Natural Disasters in Moriarty, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.4 |
| Drought | 83.5 |
| Hail | 72.1 |
| Winter Weather | 70.1 |
| Earthquake | 63.5 |
| Lightning | 50.0 |
| Ice Storm | 42.8 |
| Avalanche | 28.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 24.1 |
| Landslide | 23.1 |
| Cold Wave | 14.6 |
| Heat Wave | 13.1 |
| Tornado | 10.1 |
| Strong Wind | 7.9 |
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
14
Most Recent
Fire
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Fire
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | Fire | ECHO RIDGE FIRE, NM FMAG |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Fire | DOG HEAD FIRE |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Fire | BIG SPRINGS FIRE |
| Apr 21, 2008 | Fire | TRIGO FIRE |
| Nov 21, 2007 | Fire | OJO PEAK FIRE |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$4,797
Avg Claim Payout
$4,797
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,114,752
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
35
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $972,004 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 4 | $128,572 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 2 | $14,176 |
Moriarty has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, hail. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,114,752 in public assistance recovery funding.