Elida, NM (ZIP 88116) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (71 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Elida has experienced 8 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
Elida has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2023.
Elida has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Elida has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elida was Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2017, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 21, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88116 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elida, NM, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Elida (ZIP 88116) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2023.
Elida has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88116 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 3, 2017. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Elida, NM area (ZIP 88116). 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 →