7
Very High
Drought Risk in New Mexico
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
New Mexico faces very high drought risk. 7 of 31 counties (23%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: June-September
Highest-Risk Cities in New Mexico
Notable Drought Events
Drought - Southwestern United States
April 10, 2024 — WARNING
Albuquerque, NM
20,375,000 people exposed; $2,222,366M capital exposed
Drought - Southern United States
April 16, 2023 — WARNING
Albuquerque, NM
24,500,000 people exposed; $2,630,998M capital exposed
Drought - Southwestern United States
January 24, 2018 — WARNING
Albuquerque, NM
Impact data not available
Other Hazards in New Mexico
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