Tucumcari, NM (ZIP 88401) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (112 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 2, 2023.
Tucumcari has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2007.
Tucumcari has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $541K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
Tucumcari has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 14, 1998.
Tucumcari has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 24, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucumcari was EF1 Tornado on Mar 23, 2007, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88401 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucumcari, NM, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $246K in property damage.
Yes, Tucumcari (ZIP 88401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $541K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Tucumcari has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88401 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 23, 2007. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Tucumcari, NM area (ZIP 88401). 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 →