With 246 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 88210 in Artesia, NM has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 181 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 18 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
With 181 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $975.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Artesia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Artesia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Artesia was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 2019, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Sep 17, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 31, 2021 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88210 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), floods (28 events), earthquakes (18 events), wildfires (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Artesia, NM, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Artesia (ZIP 88210) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $975.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Artesia has 4 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88210 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 2019. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Artesia, NM area (ZIP 88210). 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 →