Natural Disasters in Roy, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
0.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
0.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.9 |
| Drought | 22.4 |
| Landslide | 20.7 |
| Winter Weather | 19.9 |
| Avalanche | 7.9 |
| Cold Wave | 5.3 |
| Heat Wave | 5.1 |
| Earthquake | 5.1 |
| Hail | 4.9 |
| Lightning | 4.4 |
| Tornado | 3.5 |
| Strong Wind | 2.2 |
| Ice Storm | 0.0 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 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 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| May 11, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4529 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$148,499
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $80,162 |
| DR-4152 | Flood | 7 | $68,337 |
Roy has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, landslide. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). FEMA has obligated $148,499 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.