Las Cruces, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Las Cruces is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Doña Ana County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Las Cruces
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Las Cruces's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Las Cruces 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 Doña Ana County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Las Cruces along with the rest of the county, not a Las Cruces-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 94.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 40.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 58 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Doña Ana County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Las Cruces, NM at risk of?
Las Cruces is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Doña Ana County, where Las Cruces is located, are drought, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Las Cruces's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Doña Ana County, where Las Cruces is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Las Cruces a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Las Cruces carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Doña Ana County.
Has Las Cruces had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Las Cruces since 2016.