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88072 Vado, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Vado, NM (88072)

Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 88072 in Vado, NM. These include 4 wildfires, 3 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $292.5K.

🔥 Wildfires — Primary Hazard

Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 24, 2010.

🌊 Floods

Vado has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Vado has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 3, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Vado has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 1959.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Vado was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2025, which caused $250K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Vado, NM (88072)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88072 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 36% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 88072?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vado, NM, with 4 events documented.

Is ZIP code 88072 (Vado) prone to flooding?

Yes, Vado (ZIP 88072) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.

Has Vado (88072) ever been hit by a tornado?

Vado has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 1959.

What was the worst natural disaster in Vado, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88072 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2025. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 88072?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $292.5K in property damage in the Vado, NM area (ZIP 88072). 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 →

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