Carlsbad, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Carlsbad 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 Eddy County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, inland flooding, and wildfire.
Storm events near Carlsbad
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Carlsbad's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Carlsbad 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 Eddy County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Carlsbad along with the rest of the county, not a Carlsbad-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 26 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 27.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 18 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Eddy County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Carlsbad, NM at risk of?
Carlsbad 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 Eddy County, where Carlsbad is located, are winter weather, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is Carlsbad's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Eddy County, where Carlsbad is located, scoring 95.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Carlsbad a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Carlsbad 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 Eddy County.
Has Carlsbad had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 66 hail, 41 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Carlsbad since 2016.