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88435 Pastura, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pastura, NM (88435)

Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Pastura, NM area (ZIP 88435). These include 101 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Pastura is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 88% 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 $144.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Pastura has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.

🌍 Earthquakes

Pastura has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 27, 1986.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Pastura has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 1993.

💨 Severe wind events

Pastura has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2014.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pastura was Flood on Sep 11, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 1, 2015), causing $120K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pastura, NM (88435)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88435 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 88435?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pastura, NM, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $144.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 88435 (Pastura) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pastura (ZIP 88435) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.

Has Pastura (88435) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pastura has 3 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 $55.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 1993.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pastura, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88435 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 11, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 88435?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Pastura, NM area (ZIP 88435). 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 →

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