Clovis, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clovis is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Curry County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Clovis
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clovis's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clovis 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 Curry County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clovis along with the rest of the county, not a Clovis-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 52.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 32.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 98 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 35.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 57.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 95.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Curry County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clovis, NM at risk of?
Clovis is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Curry County, where Clovis is located, are drought, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Clovis's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Curry County, where Clovis is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Clovis a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Clovis carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Curry County.
Has Clovis had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 120 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clovis since 2016.