Natural Disasters in Mora, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.9 |
| Landslide | 75.9 |
| Drought | 62.6 |
| Winter Weather | 38.4 |
| Lightning | 28.5 |
| Earthquake | 26.1 |
| Avalanche | 22.1 |
| Hail | 12.2 |
| Cold Wave | 8.9 |
| Tornado | 4.9 |
| Strong Wind | 2.7 |
| Heat Wave | 2.5 |
| Ice Storm | 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
20
Most Recent
Fire
May 2023
Most Common Type
Fire
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Fire | LAS TUSAS FIRE |
| May 4, 2022 | Fire | WILDFIRES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, MUDFLOWS, AND DEBRIS FLOWS |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Fire | RIVERA MESA FIRE |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Fire | OJO FELIZ FIRE |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 29, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 2002 | Fire | NM-CERRO PELADO-6-2-02 |
| Jun 15, 2000 | Fire | NM-LA CUEVA FIRE |
| May 13, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FOREST FIRE |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING AND HEAVY RAINS |
| Jan 29, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| May 11, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING |
| Jul 1, 1965 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2,062
Total IA Distributed
$5,289,847
Repair/Replace
$3,874,700
Rental Assistance
$553,347
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4652 | 2,062 | $5,289,847 | $4,472 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$459,750
Avg Claim Payout
$7,792
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$80,518,886
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
67
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4652 | Wildfire | 32 | $79,937,224 |
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $380,293 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 7 | $123,545 |
| DR-1936 | Flood | 15 | $77,824 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$26,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $26,000 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mora has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (8 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $80,518,886 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,289,847 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.