Government records show 276 natural disaster events affecting the Clayton, NM area (ZIP 88415) — a notably active disaster history. These include 218 hailstorms, 38 wildfires, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 218 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $972.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2010.
Clayton has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Clayton has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
Clayton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was EF2 Tornado on May 23, 2010, which caused $325K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 23, 2010), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88415 has experienced 276 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (218 events), wildfires (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, NM, with 218 events documented. These events have caused a combined $303K in property damage.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 88415) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
Clayton has 11 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 $972.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88415 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 23, 2010. This event caused $325K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Clayton, NM area (ZIP 88415). 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 →