Mora County Disaster Risk
Mora County, New Mexico
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
39th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#25
of 33 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
51th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 51% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively High
Higher than 96% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 5% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 26% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Mora County, New Mexico
Mora County: New Mexico's safest hazard profile
Mora County scores 38.77 on composite risk, earning a Very Low rating and ranking well below the national average. This modest risk level reflects a community with limited exposure to multiple simultaneous natural hazards.
Lowest composite risk in the state
Mora County's 38.77 score ranks it as one of New Mexico's least hazard-exposed counties, far below the state average of 58.92. The county benefits from its geographic position and landscape characteristics that minimize multi-hazard vulnerability.
Safest risk profile in its region
Mora County ranks significantly safer than neighboring Rio Arriba and San Juan counties, which face much higher composite risks. Its 38.77 score positions it as one of the region's most resilient communities from a natural hazard perspective.
Wildfire is Mora's defining threat
Wildfire risk dominates at 95.90, representing Mora County's most significant natural hazard concern despite the county's overall low composite risk. Flood risk at 50.73 ranks second, while earthquake and tornado risks remain comparatively modest.
Prioritize wildfire protection measures
Mora County residents should ensure homeowners insurance includes robust wildfire coverage and invest in defensible space around structures. Standard homeowners insurance should be sufficient for most residents, but verify that wildfire-specific perils are explicitly covered in your policy.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Mora County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Mora County
Risk Verdict
Mora County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 39th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. Even at the 39th percentile, Mora County's composite score reflects real hazard exposure categories — knowing which ones apply locally enables targeted, efficient household preparedness.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Mora County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 96th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 51th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (26th percentile), tornado (5th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Mora County's primary hazard at the 96th percentile nationally. For Mora County households in high-WUI areas, go-bag readiness — the ability to leave within 15 minutes — is more important than shelter-in-place planning for most residential properties. A secondary flood exposure at the 51th percentile nationally means Mora County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. Mora County county's local emergency management office publishes community-specific wildfire risk assessments and evacuation zone maps; households should review their zone assignment and sign up for zone-specific alerts.
Regional Context
Compared to the New Mexico county average, Mora County's composite score runs 20.1 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Mora County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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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.