With 214 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 88240 in Hobbs, NM has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 162 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 162 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $194.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
Hobbs has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1997.
Hobbs has experienced 8 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hobbs was 2.5" Hail on May 28, 1997, which caused $27M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 27, 1982), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 6, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88240 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (162 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), and wildfires (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobbs, NM, with 162 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hobbs (ZIP 88240) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
Hobbs has 9 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88240 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 1997. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.2M in property damage in the Hobbs, NM area (ZIP 88240). 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 →