Newkirk, NM (ZIP 88431) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (26 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Newkirk has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 15, 1983.
Newkirk has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newkirk was Flash Flood on Jun 9, 2015, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88431 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newkirk, NM, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Newkirk (ZIP 88431) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88431 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 2015. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Newkirk, NM area (ZIP 88431). 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 →