Dexter, NM (ZIP 88230) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $227.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2025.
Dexter has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Dexter has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Dexter has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dexter was Flash Flood on Oct 19, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 30, 2021), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88230 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, NM, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $227.5K in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 88230) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2025.
Dexter 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88230 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 19, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Dexter, NM area (ZIP 88230). 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 →