Cloudcroft, NM (ZIP 88317) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 34 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $346.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 Oct 6, 2023.
Cloudcroft has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cloudcroft was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2009, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88317 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), wildfires (34 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cloudcroft, NM, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.3K in property damage.
Yes, Cloudcroft (ZIP 88317) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $321K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88317 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2009. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $346.3K in property damage in the Cloudcroft, NM area (ZIP 88317). 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 →