Government records show 201 natural disaster events affecting the Portales, NM area (ZIP 88130) — a notably active disaster history. These include 168 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Portales is hailstorms, with 168 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $21.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
Portales has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2023.
Portales has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portales was EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 2007, which caused $16.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 2007), causing $2.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88130 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portales, NM, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Portales (ZIP 88130) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2023.
Portales has 19 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 $21.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88130 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 $30.5M in property damage in the Portales, NM area (ZIP 88130). 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 →