Alamogordo, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alamogordo is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Otero County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Alamogordo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alamogordo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alamogordo itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Otero County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alamogordo along with the rest of the county, not a Alamogordo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 55.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 11.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 37.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 25 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 68.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 38.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 49.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 93 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Otero County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alamogordo, NM at risk of?
Alamogordo is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Otero County, where Alamogordo is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Alamogordo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Otero County, where Alamogordo is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Alamogordo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Alamogordo carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Otero County.
Has Alamogordo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 28 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alamogordo since 2016.