Bard, NM (ZIP 88411) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $458K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Bard is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
Bard has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1992.
Bard 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.
Bard has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
Bard has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2023.
Bard has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bard was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 24, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88411 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bard, NM, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Bard (ZIP 88411) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2023.
Bard has 4 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 $253K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88411 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $458K in property damage in the Bard, NM area (ZIP 88411). 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 →