Santa Fe, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Santa Fe
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Santa Fe's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Santa Fe along with the rest of the county, not a Santa Fe-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 53 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 26.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 18.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 66.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 25.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 94.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Santa Fe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Santa Fe, NM at risk of?
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County, where Santa Fe is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Santa Fe's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Santa Fe County, where Santa Fe is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Santa Fe a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County.
Has Santa Fe had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 64 hail, 35 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Santa Fe since 2016.