Natural Disasters in Hachita, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.9 |
| Winter Weather | 82.5 |
| Lightning | 79.4 |
| Landslide | 70.9 |
| Heat Wave | 58.3 |
| Earthquake | 50.4 |
| Avalanche | 49.1 |
| Drought | 38.5 |
| Hail | 26.5 |
| Ice Storm | 16.5 |
| Hurricane | 7.9 |
| Tornado | 6.9 |
| Strong Wind | 3.8 |
| Cold Wave | 3.6 |
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
Fire
Jun 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | Fire | TROUT FIRE |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 26, 2012 | Fire | WHITEWATER-BALDY FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 8, 2011 | Fire | QUAIL RIDGE FIRE |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jun 7, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 24, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1979 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$114,115
Avg Claim Payout
$12,679
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$931,260
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $797,895 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 2 | $133,365 |
Hachita has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $931,260 in public assistance recovery funding.