Chaves County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 65,065
87.6NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
65,065
🏠
Building Value
$13.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$50.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
☀️
Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$5.3M
Risk Score98.9
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score95.5
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$401K
Risk Score93.2
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score92.5
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$36.6M
Risk Score92.3
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score90.0
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$753K
Risk Score87.4
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$448K
Risk Score85.3
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$353K
Risk Score66.5
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Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$14
Risk Score54.7
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score39.0
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$380K
Risk Score34.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score31.0
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$167
Risk Score26.8
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$182K
Risk Score20.6
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1
Risk Score2.9
Chaves County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
87.6+38.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
92.5+43.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
73.3+24.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
4.3-44.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
73.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
4.3
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.