Deming, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Deming is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Luna County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Deming
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Deming's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Deming 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 Luna County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Deming along with the rest of the county, not a Deming-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 44.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 29 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 15 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 3.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 3.9 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Luna County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Deming, NM at risk of?
Deming 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 Luna County, where Deming is located, are drought, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Deming's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Luna County, where Deming is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Deming a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Deming carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Luna County.
Has Deming had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 1 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Deming since 2016.