Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 88427 in Mc Alister, NM. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $278.3K.
With 26 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2023.
Mc Alister has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1989.
Mc Alister has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Alister was EF2 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88427 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Alister, NM, with 26 events documented.
Mc Alister has 5 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 $275.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88427 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $278.3K in property damage in the Mc Alister, NM area (ZIP 88427). 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 →