ZIP code 88310, covering Alamogordo, NM, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 12 wildfires, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Alamogordo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Alamogordo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2013.
Alamogordo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 2022.
Alamogordo 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alamogordo was 2.5" Hail on May 28, 2008, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 28, 2008), causing $370K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88310 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), wildfires (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alamogordo, NM, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Alamogordo (ZIP 88310) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2014.
Alamogordo has 5 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88310 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 2008. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Alamogordo, NM area (ZIP 88310). 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 →