Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Alto, NM area (ZIP 88312). These include 49 floods, 39 wildfires, and 20 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alto is floods, with 49 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 26 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $64.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (10%) 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 Nov 25, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
Alto has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 1993.
Alto has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alto was Debris Flow on Jul 8, 2025, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Debris Flow (Jun 29, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88312 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), wildfires (39 events), hailstorms (20 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alto, NM, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64.2M in property damage.
Yes, Alto (ZIP 88312) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Alto has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88312 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 8, 2025. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.2M in property damage in the Alto, NM area (ZIP 88312). 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 →