Natural Disasters in Lake Arthur, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
73.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.9 |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 |
| Winter Weather | 93.2 |
| Wildfire | 92.5 |
| Heat Wave | 90.0 |
| Lightning | 87.4 |
| Ice Storm | 85.3 |
| Hail | 66.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 54.7 |
| Hurricane | 39.0 |
| Cold Wave | 34.7 |
| Earthquake | 31.0 |
| Landslide | 26.8 |
| Tornado | 20.6 |
| Avalanche | 2.9 |
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
9
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Jan 29, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
132
Total Claims Paid
$8,077,304
Avg Claim Payout
$61,192
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,810,181
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
71
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4843 | Flood | 60 | $19,871,163 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 2 | $670,808 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 9 | $268,211 |
Lake Arthur has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 132 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,810,181 in public assistance recovery funding.