Clovis, NM (ZIP 88101) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 251 natural disaster events on record. These include 204 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (204 total). Of these, 3 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2019.
Clovis has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clovis was EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 2007, which caused $16.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 4, 2015), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88101 has experienced 251 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (204 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (18 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clovis, NM, with 204 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Clovis (ZIP 88101) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2024.
Clovis has 18 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88101 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 23, 2007. This event caused $16.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Clovis, NM area (ZIP 88101). 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 →