Curry County
New Mexico — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 62th
Curry County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 61.8, 62th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $21M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 103.53 / yr | $4M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $4M |
| Winter Weather | High | 8.48 / yr | $678K |
| Hail | Medium | 2.91 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.27 / yr | $634K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.49 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 49.89 / yr | $294K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.30 / yr | $644K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.79 / yr | $7M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.47 / yr | $706K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.37 / yr | $41K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $90K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $5 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| 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 Curry County?
Curry County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 62th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Curry County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $4M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $4M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $678K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Curry County compare to other New Mexico counties?
Curry County ranks #18 of 33 New Mexico counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Curry County's $21M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.