Clovis, NM

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 37,555 · Part of Curry County

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.

Tornado 9 events
Hail 120 events
Inland Flooding 29 events

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.