Luna County
New Mexico — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 52th
Luna County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 51.6, 52th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 117.13 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $335K |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 3.64 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 52.45 / yr | $230K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.64 / yr | $58K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.14 / yr | $5M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $222K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.10 / yr | $513K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $74K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $36 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $23K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $15K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $3 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Luna County?
Luna County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 52th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Luna County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $3M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $335K EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Luna County compare to other New Mexico counties?
Luna County ranks #23 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. Luna County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.