ZIP code 88346, covering Ruidoso Downs, NM, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 23 wildfires, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 26 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $27.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 Nov 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
Ruidoso Downs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 1993.
Ruidoso Downs 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 Ruidoso Downs was Flood on Jul 26, 2008, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2024), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2021 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88346 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), wildfires (23 events), hailstorms (14 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruidoso Downs, NM, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ruidoso Downs (ZIP 88346) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Ruidoso Downs 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 88346 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2008. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.2M in property damage in the Ruidoso Downs, NM area (ZIP 88346). 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 →