Roswell, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Roswell 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 Chaves County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, strong wind, and winter weather.
Storm events near Roswell
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Roswell's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Roswell 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 Chaves County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Roswell along with the rest of the county, not a Roswell-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 31 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 2.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 34.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 66.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 39 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 26.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 54.7 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 93.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chaves County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Roswell, NM at risk of?
Roswell 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 Chaves County, where Roswell is located, are drought, strong wind, and winter weather.
What is Roswell's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Chaves County, where Roswell is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Roswell a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Roswell 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 Chaves County.
Has Roswell had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 53 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Roswell since 2016.