Lincoln, NM (ZIP 88338) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $193K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 Nov 2, 2023.
Lincoln has experienced 5 floods 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 $65.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Lincoln has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was EF1 Tornado on Jun 8, 2014, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88338 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), wildfires (15 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, NM, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 88338) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Lincoln has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88338 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 2014. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $193K in property damage in the Lincoln, NM area (ZIP 88338). 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 →