Farmington, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Farmington 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 San Juan County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, lightning, and landslide.
Storm events near Farmington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Farmington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Farmington 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 San Juan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Farmington along with the rest of the county, not a Farmington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 22.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 26.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 99 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 15.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 38.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 93 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 23.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full San Juan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Farmington, NM at risk of?
Farmington 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 San Juan County, where Farmington is located, are drought, lightning, and landslide.
What is Farmington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for San Juan County, where Farmington is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Farmington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Farmington 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 San Juan County.
Has Farmington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 7 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Farmington since 2016.