Tularosa, NM (ZIP 88352) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2025.
Tularosa has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2022.
Tularosa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
Tularosa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Tularosa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 2022.
Tularosa has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tularosa was 2.5" Hail on May 28, 2008, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 28, 2008), causing $370K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88352 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tularosa, NM, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Tularosa (ZIP 88352) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $440K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2022.
Tularosa has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88352 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 2008. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Tularosa, NM area (ZIP 88352). 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 →