Natural Disasters in Questa, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
10
Public Assistance
$996K
Individual Assistance
$7K
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $165K | $7K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Oct 2014 | $35K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Flood | Oct 2013 | $21K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Tem… → | Severe Storm | Mar 2011 | $155K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2006 | $620K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Forest Fire → | Fire | May 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Fire Threats → | Fire | May 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Snowmelt & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1979 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Snow Melt & Flooding → | Flood | May 1973 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$51,076
Avg Claim Payout
$2,128
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$218,906
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $218,906 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Questa has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $995,661 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,277 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.