New Mexico Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (NM) | HomeRiskMap

New Mexico is located in the Southwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in New Mexico are wildfires, drought, extreme heat. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in New Mexico is coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in New Mexico

Wildfires Wildfire is an extreme and persistent hazard in New Mexico, rated level 5 out of 5 for risk. Dry conditions, high winds, and abundant… Very High Drought New Mexico is rated level 5 out of 5 for drought risk, making it one of the most drought-prone states in the U.S. Prolonged dry periods… Very High Extreme Heat New Mexico faces a high risk of extreme heat, rated level 4 out of 5. Its high desert climate brings intense summer temperatures,… High Flooding New Mexico faces a moderate (level 3 of 5) flood risk, driven primarily by intense monsoon rains, flash floods in arroyos, and… Moderate Severe Storms Severe storms are a level 3 (moderate) risk in New Mexico, driven primarily by monsoon-season thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and… Moderate Earthquakes New Mexico has a moderate earthquake risk, rated level 2 of 5, with most activity tied to the Rio Grande Rift. Small to moderate quakes are… Low Winter Storms New Mexico faces a moderate winter storm risk (level 2 of 5) due to its high elevations and mountain ranges. Winter storms can bring heavy… Low Landslides New Mexico has a low to moderate landslide risk, rated level 2 of 5 by FEMA, with hazards most common in mountainous areas and after heavy… Low Hurricanes New Mexico has a very low direct hurricane risk, rated Level 1 out of 5, but remnant systems from the Pacific or Gulf can bring heavy rain… Very Low Tornadoes New Mexico has a relatively low risk of tornadoes compared to the central United States, rated Level 1 of 5. Tornadoes occur most often in… Very Low