ZIP code 88316, covering Capitan, NM, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 wildfires, 28 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 6 (12%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 28, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% 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.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Capitan has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
Capitan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Capitan was Debris Flow on Jun 29, 2024, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 21, 2014), causing $130K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88316 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (51 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Capitan, NM, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Capitan (ZIP 88316) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Capitan has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88316 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jun 29, 2024. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Capitan, NM area (ZIP 88316). 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 →