Natural Disasters in Clovis, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.0 |
| Wildfire | 95.7 |
| Winter Weather | 95.4 |
| Hail | 88.5 |
| Heat Wave | 63.1 |
| Tornado | 58.9 |
| Lightning | 57.8 |
| Strong Wind | 57.5 |
| Cold Wave | 43.3 |
| Ice Storm | 35.5 |
| Earthquake | 32.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 18.9 |
| Landslide | 4.0 |
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
6
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2011 | Fire | TIRE FIRE |
| Apr 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
559
Total IA Distributed
$1,224,624
Repair/Replace
$449,116
Rental Assistance
$36,617
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4795 | 5 | N/A | — |
| DR-4652 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1690 | 443 | $665,203 | $6,145 |
| DR-4529 | 110 | $559,420 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
56
Total Claims Paid
$562,922
Avg Claim Payout
$10,052
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$53,918
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4529 | Biological | 4 | $53,918 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$86,250
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $48,750 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Clovis has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 56 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $53,918 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,224,624 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.