Natural Disasters in Lemitar, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
97.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.0 |
| Lightning | 84.2 |
| Hail | 83.9 |
| Earthquake | 76.0 |
| Drought | 72.4 |
| Winter Weather | 62.9 |
| Ice Storm | 51.2 |
| Avalanche | 48.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 44.6 |
| Landslide | 38.5 |
| Heat Wave | 27.6 |
| Cold Wave | 21.7 |
| Strong Wind | 8.8 |
| Tornado | 7.1 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Fire | NM-BERNARDO FIRE-6-18-2004 |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Apr 20, 2000 | Fire | RIO GRANDE FIRE COMPLEX |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
23
Total Claims Paid
$392,740
Avg Claim Payout
$17,076
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,919,609
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
129
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1936 | Flood | 44 | $700,985 |
| DR-4148 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $569,134 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 7 | $222,625 |
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $206,765 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 5 | $171,222 |
| DR-1962 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $48,878 |
Lemitar has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, lightning, hail. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 23 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,919,609 in public assistance recovery funding.