ZIP code 88253, covering Lake Arthur, NM, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Arthur is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 19, 2024.
Lake Arthur has experienced 3 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.
Lake Arthur has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Lake Arthur has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Arthur was Flash Flood on Oct 19, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 12, 2019), causing $2M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Sep 17, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88253 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Arthur, NM, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Arthur (ZIP 88253) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 19, 2024.
Lake Arthur has 3 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 88253 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Lake Arthur, NM area (ZIP 88253). 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 →