Natural Disasters in Las Maravillas, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
78.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.4 |
| Lightning | 89.6 |
| Wildfire | 87.4 |
| Winter Weather | 83.0 |
| Heat Wave | 70.2 |
| Hail | 64.5 |
| Drought | 56.2 |
| Strong Wind | 27.6 |
| Tornado | 19.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 17.9 |
| Avalanche | 16.5 |
| Cold Wave | 16.2 |
| Ice Storm | 12.9 |
| Landslide | 9.4 |
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
15
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Fire | COTTON 2 FIRE |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Fire | DESERT WILLOW FIRE COMPLEX |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Fire | RIO GRANDE FIRE |
| May 4, 2022 | Fire | WILDFIRES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, MUDFLOWS, AND DEBRIS FLOWS |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Fire | BIG HOLE FIRE |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Fire | IRONWORKS FIRE |
| Feb 24, 2007 | Fire | BELEN FIRE |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Apr 20, 2000 | Fire | RIO GRANDE FIRE COMPLEX |
| May 11, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
125
Total Claims Paid
$982,291
Avg Claim Payout
$7,858
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,247,227
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
54
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $1,154,496 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 4 | $92,731 |
Las Maravillas has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (9 declarations). 125 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,247,227 in public assistance recovery funding.