Los Lunas, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Los Lunas 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 Valencia County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Los Lunas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Los Lunas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Los Lunas 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 Valencia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Los Lunas along with the rest of the county, not a Los Lunas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 16.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 56.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 27.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 17.9 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Valencia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Los Lunas, NM at risk of?
Los Lunas 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 Valencia County, where Los Lunas is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and lightning.
What is Los Lunas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Valencia County, where Los Lunas is located, scoring 90.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Los Lunas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Los Lunas 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 Valencia County.
Has Los Lunas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 40 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Los Lunas since 2016.