Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Tatum, NM area (ZIP 88267). These include 67 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
With 67 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2024.
Tatum has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Tatum 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.
Tatum has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 14, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tatum was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Dec 17, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88267 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tatum, NM, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Tatum 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 88267 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Tatum, NM area (ZIP 88267). 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 →