Pinon, NM (ZIP 88344) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23K.
The dominant hazard type for Pinon is wildfires, with 35 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (17%) 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 Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Pinon has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pinon was Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2014, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88344 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (16 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinon, NM, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Pinon (ZIP 88344) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88344 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2014. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23K in property damage in the Pinon, NM area (ZIP 88344). 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 →