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 New Mexico is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to wildfires. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Drought New Mexico is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to drought. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in New Mexico. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Flooding New Mexico has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms New Mexico has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in New Mexico. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Winter Storms winter storms poses a low risk in New Mexico. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in New Mexico. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes New Mexico faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Tornadoes New Mexico faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low