Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Grady, NM area (ZIP 88120). These include 49 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $391.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 49 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Grady has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1971.
Grady has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2023.
Grady has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 24, 1997.
Grady has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grady was Winter Storm on Apr 24, 1997, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88120 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grady, NM, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Grady (ZIP 88120) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2008.
Grady has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88120 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 24, 1997. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $391.3K in property damage in the Grady, NM area (ZIP 88120). 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 →