Hobbs, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hobbs 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 Lea County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Hobbs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hobbs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hobbs 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 Lea County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hobbs along with the rest of the county, not a Hobbs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 1.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Lea County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hobbs, NM at risk of?
Hobbs 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 Lea County, where Hobbs is located, are wildfire, hail, and lightning.
What is Hobbs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Lea County, where Hobbs is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hobbs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hobbs 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 Lea County.
Has Hobbs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 85 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hobbs since 2016.