ZIP code 88061, covering Silver City, NM, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 21 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Silver City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Silver City has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 1989.
Silver City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
Silver City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 3, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver City was 1.8" Hail on Sep 11, 2002, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 19, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88061 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), wildfires (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver City, NM, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Silver City (ZIP 88061) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Silver City has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88061 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 11, 2002. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Silver City, NM area (ZIP 88061). 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 →