Las Vegas, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Las Vegas is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for San Miguel County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Las Vegas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Las Vegas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Las Vegas 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 Miguel County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Las Vegas along with the rest of the county, not a Las Vegas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 48.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 8.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 14.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 34 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 41.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 4.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 68.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 22.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full San Miguel County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Las Vegas, NM at risk of?
Las Vegas 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 San Miguel County, where Las Vegas is located, are wildfire, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Las Vegas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for San Miguel County, where Las Vegas is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Las Vegas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Las Vegas carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for San Miguel County.
Has Las Vegas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 75 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Las Vegas since 2016.