Lakewood, NM (ZIP 88254) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 16 earthquakes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $222.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $178.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
Lakewood has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Lakewood has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
Lakewood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1976.
Lakewood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakewood was 1.2" Hail on Jun 16, 2005, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88254 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), earthquakes (16 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakewood, NM, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $178.5K in property damage.
Yes, Lakewood (ZIP 88254) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
Lakewood has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88254 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2005. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $222.5K in property damage in the Lakewood, NM area (ZIP 88254). 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 →