Torrance County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,008
46.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
15,008
🏠
Building Value
$3.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score91.4
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$699K
Risk Score83.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$378K
Risk Score72.1
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score70.1
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$339K
Risk Score63.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.0M
Risk Score62.8
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score50.0
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score42.8
Show all 15 hazards
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$59
Risk Score28.8
🌋
Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$1
Risk Score24.1
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$99
Risk Score23.1
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score14.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score13.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score10.1
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score7.9
Torrance County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
46.2-2.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
91.4+42.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
88.8+39.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
2.8-45.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
88.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
2.8
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.