Pinos Altos, NM (ZIP 88053) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 16 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 16 recorded incidents (64% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Pinos Altos has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 20, 2015.
Pinos Altos has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Pinos Altos has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pinos Altos was Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2008, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88053 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinos Altos, NM, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Pinos Altos (ZIP 88053) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Pinos Altos has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88053 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 20, 2008. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7K in property damage in the Pinos Altos, NM area (ZIP 88053). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →