ZIP code 88124, covering Melrose, NM, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Melrose is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $534K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
Melrose has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $852.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2019.
Melrose has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Melrose has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melrose was EF1 Tornado on Dec 27, 2019, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 18, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88124 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, NM, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $534K in property damage.
Yes, Melrose (ZIP 88124) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2017.
Melrose has 8 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 $852.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88124 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 27, 2019. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Melrose, NM area (ZIP 88124). 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 →