ZIP code 88340, covering Mescalero, NM, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 floods, 44 wildfires, and 29 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 27 (52%) 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 $89.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 25, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Mescalero has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 1993.
Mescalero 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 Mescalero was Debris Flow on Jul 8, 2025, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jul 26, 2008), causing $25M in damages. Debris Flow on Jun 29, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88340 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), wildfires (44 events), hailstorms (29 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mescalero, NM, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $89.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mescalero (ZIP 88340) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Mescalero 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 88340 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 $89.6M in property damage in the Mescalero, NM area (ZIP 88340). 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 →