Carrizozo, NM (ZIP 88301) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 14 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Carrizozo has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2021.
Carrizozo has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Carrizozo has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Carrizozo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrizozo was 1" Hail on Jul 31, 2018, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88301 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrizozo, NM, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Carrizozo (ZIP 88301) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Carrizozo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88301 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 31, 2018. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5K in property damage in the Carrizozo, NM area (ZIP 88301). 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 →