ZIP code 88418, covering Des Moines, NM, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
With 70 recorded incidents (88% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Des Moines has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $197K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Des Moines has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Des Moines was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 21, 2004), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88418 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (9 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Des Moines, NM, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Des Moines (ZIP 88418) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $197K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88418 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Des Moines, NM area (ZIP 88418). 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 →