With 206 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 88201 in Roswell, NM has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 118 hailstorms, 56 wildfires, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $503.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 118 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Wildfires account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (67%) 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 $502.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 19, 2024.
Roswell has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $57.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2004.
Roswell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roswell was Flash Flood on Oct 19, 2024, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 17, 1997), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88201 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), wildfires (56 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roswell, NM, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $74K in property damage.
Yes, Roswell (ZIP 88201) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $502.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 19, 2024.
Roswell has 6 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 $57.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88201 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 19, 2024. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $503.5M in property damage in the Roswell, NM area (ZIP 88201). 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 →