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FEMA National Risk Index

Luna County Disaster Risk

Luna County, New Mexico

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

52th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#23

of 33 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

58th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 58% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Moderate

Higher than 82% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Very Low

Higher than 7% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 54% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Very Low

Higher than 10% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Luna County

Risk Verdict

Luna County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 52th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Wildfire risk is the dominant hazard for Luna County, scoring in the 82th percentile nationally. It is followed by flood risk at the 58th percentile. Additional hazards include earthquake (54th), hurricane (10th), tornado (7th).

Preparedness Context

With wildfire risk as the top concern, Luna County residents should create defensible space around your property, sign up for local emergency alerts, and prepare a go-bag with essential documents and medications. Secondary risks such as flood also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Luna County is notably safer than the average county in New Mexico. Its composite risk score is 7.3 points lower than the state average, indicating below-average exposure to natural hazards relative to other counties in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Luna County, NM?
Luna County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 52th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Luna County?
Luna County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: wildfire (82th percentile), flooding (58th percentile), earthquake (54th percentile), hurricane (10th percentile), tornado (7th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is wildfire at the 82th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Luna County risk compare to the New Mexico average?
Luna County's composite risk percentile is 52th, compared to the New Mexico state average of 59th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Luna County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in New Mexico.
Is Luna County at risk for wildfire?
Yes, Luna County's wildfire risk is at the 82th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Luna County is at the 58th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Luna County a safe place to live?
Luna County's composite risk score of 52th percentile is below the New Mexico state average of 59th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is wildfire at the 82th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Sierra County

New Mexico

+4.2

Relatively Low

56th percentile

Torrance County

New Mexico

-5.4

Relatively Low

46th percentile

Cibola County

New Mexico

+6.8

Relatively Low

58th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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