Portales, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Portales 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 Roosevelt County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, drought, and hail.
Storm events near Portales
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Portales's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Portales 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 Roosevelt County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Portales along with the rest of the county, not a Portales-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 25 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 26.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 97 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 32.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 27.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 7.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 38.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 38.1 | 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 Roosevelt County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Portales, NM at risk of?
Portales 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 Roosevelt County, where Portales is located, are wildfire, drought, and hail.
What is Portales's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Roosevelt County, where Portales is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Portales a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Portales 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 Roosevelt County.
Has Portales had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 108 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Portales since 2016.