Whites City, NM (ZIP 88268) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $41K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Whites City is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Whites City has experienced 4 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Whites City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whites City was Flash Flood on Sep 18, 2014, which caused $40K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88268 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), wildfires (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whites City, NM, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Whites City (ZIP 88268) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88268 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2014. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41K in property damage in the Whites City, NM area (ZIP 88268). 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 →