Roosevelt County
New Mexico — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 84th
Roosevelt County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 84.1, 84th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $45M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | High | 0.02 / yr | $16M |
| Drought | High | 110.44 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | Medium | 2.61 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.14 / yr | $20M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.39 / yr | $209K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.15 / yr | $999K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.58 / yr | $647K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.80 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Low | 50.26 / yr | $132K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $15K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.41 / yr | $24K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.42 / yr | $309K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $39K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $13 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 84th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Roosevelt County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (High, $16M EAL), Drought (High, $3M EAL), Hail (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Roosevelt County compare to other New Mexico counties?
Roosevelt County ranks #8 of 33 New Mexico counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Roosevelt County's $45M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.