Hurricane Risk in New Mexico
All New Mexico counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 11 of 33 New Mexico counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Lea County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 39.8, with $22K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No New Mexico county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $96K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lea County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $22K | |
| 2 | Chaves County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K | |
| 3 | Doña Ana County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $18K | |
| 4 | Roosevelt County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $15K | |
| 5 | Eddy County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 6 | Otero County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 7 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 8 | Sierra County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 9 | Luna County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 10 | Grant County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $692 | |
| 11 | Hidalgo County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $332 |
11 New Mexico counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all New Mexico counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New Mexico county has the highest hurricane risk?
Lea County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in New Mexico at 39.8 (Very Low), with $22K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many New Mexico counties face significant hurricane risk?
11 New Mexico counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.