Quay County
New Mexico — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Quay County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 26.0, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 108.41 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $486K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 10.60 / yr | $150K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.99 / yr | $428K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.68 / yr | $3M |
| Lightning | Low | 50.53 / yr | $96K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.37 / yr | $85K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.26 / yr | $91K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.53 / yr | $172K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $35 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.67 / yr | $73K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $5K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Quay County?
Quay County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 26.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Quay County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $486K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $150K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Quay County compare to other New Mexico counties?
Quay County ranks #27 of 33 New Mexico counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Quay County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.