Natural Disasters in Caballo, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.1 |
| Drought | 74.0 |
| Lightning | 72.9 |
| Winter Weather | 55.1 |
| Landslide | 50.9 |
| Avalanche | 50.3 |
| Earthquake | 44.6 |
| Heat Wave | 37.0 |
| Hail | 34.0 |
| Cold Wave | 33.0 |
| Hurricane | 12.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 8.5 |
| Tornado | 4.2 |
| Strong Wind | 4.1 |
| Ice Storm | 3.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING AND HEAVY RAINS |
| Jan 29, 1979 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 20, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$157,857
Avg Claim Payout
$10,524
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,052,316
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
71
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4152 | Flood | 23 | $2,392,694 |
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $842,843 |
| DR-4199 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $734,343 |
| DR-4148 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $58,779 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 1 | $23,656 |
Caballo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,052,316 in public assistance recovery funding.