Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 88436 in Sedan, NM. These include 40 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $561.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $96.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2025.
Sedan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2016.
Sedan has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1998.
Sedan has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sedan was EF2 Tornado on May 23, 2010, which caused $325K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 23, 2010), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88436 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sedan, NM, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96.5K in property damage.
Yes, Sedan (ZIP 88436) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
Sedan has 4 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88436 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 $561.5K in property damage in the Sedan, NM area (ZIP 88436). 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 →