Sunland Park, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sunland Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Doña Ana County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Sunland Park
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sunland Park's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sunland Park 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 Doña Ana County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sunland Park along with the rest of the county, not a Sunland Park-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 94.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 40.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 58 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Doña Ana County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sunland Park, NM at risk of?
Sunland Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Doña Ana County, where Sunland Park is located, are drought, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Sunland Park's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Doña Ana County, where Sunland Park is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sunland Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Sunland Park carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Doña Ana County.
Has Sunland Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sunland Park since 2016.