Mc Donald, NM (ZIP 88262) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $158.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Donald is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Mc Donald has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2023.
Mc Donald has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2007.
Mc Donald has experienced 3 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Donald was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2023, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88262 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Donald, NM, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Mc Donald has 4 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 $33.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88262 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 2023. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $158.3K in property damage in the Mc Donald, NM area (ZIP 88262). 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 →