Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 88353 in Vaughn, NM. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
Vaughn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1989.
Vaughn has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vaughn was 2.8" Hail on Aug 17, 2015, which caused $3K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88353 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vaughn, NM, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5K in property damage.
Vaughn has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88353 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 17, 2015. This event caused $3K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8K in property damage in the Vaughn, NM area (ZIP 88353). 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 →