Gallup, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gallup is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for McKinley County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Gallup
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gallup's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gallup 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 McKinley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gallup along with the rest of the county, not a Gallup-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 27.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 6.9 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 52.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 90.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McKinley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gallup, NM at risk of?
Gallup 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 McKinley County, where Gallup is located, are lightning, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Gallup's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for McKinley County, where Gallup is located, scoring 94.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Gallup a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Gallup carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for McKinley County.
Has Gallup had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 1 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gallup since 2016.