Zcta 88242, NM (ZIP 88242) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 2 (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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $798K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Zcta 88242 has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 88242 was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 31, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88242 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (14 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 88242, NM, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 88242 (ZIP 88242) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
Zcta 88242 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88242 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Zcta 88242, NM area (ZIP 88242). 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 →