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landslide Landslide Risk in El Paso, TX

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 4

Key Risk Factors

  • 5 events on record in proximity
  • Occurs roughly 0.13 times per year on average

Last significant event: Landslide - San Andres Mountains, NE of Las Cruces, United States (2024-07-24) — 52 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 9
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 5Historical: 0
El Paso is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How El Paso Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near El Paso

Landslide - San Andres Mountains, N of Las Cruces, United States

July 23, 2023 WATCH

Impact data not available

Landslide - American Cordillera, NE of Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico

August 14, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Landslide - San Andres Mountains, NE of Las Cruces, United States

July 23, 2024 WARNING

52 people exposed; $0M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, E of Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico

July 12, 2023 WATCH

Impact data not available

Landslide - American Cordillera, E of Alamogordo, United States

September 30, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Landslide Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
  • 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
  • 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
  • 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
  • 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area

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