Natural Disasters in Eunice, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.0 |
| Hail | 94.4 |
| Lightning | 91.5 |
| Winter Weather | 89.3 |
| Drought | 86.1 |
| Strong Wind | 82.2 |
| Cold Wave | 78.1 |
| Heat Wave | 77.5 |
| Ice Storm | 64.3 |
| Tornado | 54.5 |
| Hurricane | 39.8 |
| Earthquake | 29.3 |
| Landslide | 1.1 |
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
7
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 |
| Oct 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2006 | Fire | SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jun 18, 1992 | Flood | THUNDERSTORMS, HAIL & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5
Total IA Distributed
$18,982
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4795 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4529 | 3 | $18,982 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
207
Total Claims Paid
$931,258
Avg Claim Payout
$4,499
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,707,551
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4199 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $2,654,081 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 2 | $53,470 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$428,932
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.18
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $73,000 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $52,350 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $12,875 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $0 |
| 204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $20,117 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Eunice has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, lightning. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 207 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,707,551 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,982 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.