Natural Disasters in Artesia, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
11
Public Assistance
$56.6M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $25K | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2014 | $55.6M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Flood | Oct 2013 | $961K | — |
| Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Forest Fire → | Fire | May 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Fire Threats → | Fire | May 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Jan 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Sep 1984 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
51
Total Claims Paid
$332,647
Avg Claim Payout
$6,522
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$22,412
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.48
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $7,412 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $0 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Artesia has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, drought. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 51 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $56,563,255 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.