Curry County, NM Environment & Hazard Risk

• DroughtRelatively High$4.3M/yr expected annual loss, about 104 events a year
• WildfireRelatively Moderate$4.1M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 117 years
• Winter weatherRelatively High$678K/yr expected annual loss, about 8.5 events a year
• HailRelatively Moderate$1.5M/yr expected annual loss, about 2.9 events a year
• Heat waveRelatively Low$634K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.3 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Low$1.6M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• LightningRelatively Moderate$294K/yr expected annual loss, about 50 events a year
• Strong windRelatively Moderate$644K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.3 events a year
• Cold waveRelatively Low$706K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• Ice stormRelatively Low$40.9K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• EarthquakeVery Low$90.1K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,421 years
• Volcanic activityVery Low$0/yr expected annual loss, about once every 10,000 years
• LandslideVery Low$5/yr expected annual loss, about once every 7 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, hurricane, riverine flooding, tsunami.

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Homes with flood insurance

175 of 17,693 (1.0%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

855

Insured in high-risk zones

145 (17%)

Flood claims since 1978

56

Claims paid since 1978

$563K

• Hail262
• Thunderstorm Wind157
• Drought44
• High Wind44
• Flash Flood30
• Tornado23 · 2 deaths
• Funnel Cloud16
• Heavy Rain9
• Heavy Snow9
• Lightning5

• TornadoEF2, 8.02 mi path, 350 yd wide03/24/2007

  Clovis Hillcrest Arp, Curry County

  2 deaths, 33 injured, $16.5M damage

  What happened

  A tornado that developed in Roosevelt County continued north northwest into Curry County for about 3.5 miles then tracked north northeast an additional 4.6 miles into southern and east central sections of Clovis. Intensity of the tornado appeared to wane from EF2 120 mph in Roosevelt County to EF1 100 mph as it moved north into Curry County along Highway 70 where damage was limited to power lines and farm irrigation equipment. Intensity increased again to EF2 level 125 mph for a segment extending from about 4 miles south of Clovis northward into southeast Clovis which sustained the heaviest and most consistent damage as indicated by structural damage and downed power poles. The tornado appeared to wane again as it move north over Highway 60/84 just east of the intersection with Highway 70. The tornado track became intermittent north of Highway 60/84 with winds likely less than 85 mph before a final one half mile track of heavier damage and EF2 level winds of 120-125 mph. Average width was estimated at 200 yards. About 500 homes and other facilities sustained at least some damage ranging from complete destruction of mobile homes in southeast Clovis and wall collapse at several...

• High Wind78 kt wind02/26/2023

  Curry County

  $3M damage

  What happened

  The emergency manager reported wind damages that includes the Curry County Fairgrounds, incurring 2 million dollars of damage. Retractable awning, swamp cooler, rain gutters, portable ticket booths, 40ft rolling chain link gate to the parking lot. Roof damage to the Roy Walker Recreation Center. The city of Clovis incurred about 1 million dollars of damage to the roof of a gym and several smaller facilities.

• Flash Flood05/05/2015

  Ranchvale, Curry County

  $3M damage

  What happened

  According to local media reports, 65 homes in the Cannon Air Force Base area were impacted by the flooding, including roof damage, weather stripping, carpet, flooring, and sheetrock. Local officials evacuated 33 families from those homes and put them in hotel lodging. The flooding in Clovis forced the closure of U.S. Highway 60/84. Approximately 40 feet of state highway 108 between mile markers 6 and 10 was washed out. Clovis police had to use an armored vehicle to rescue 7 victims stranded by or caught in fast moving waters or flooded streets.

• Hail1.75" hail06/13/2010

  Clovis, Curry County

  $1.3M damage

  What happened

  The hailstorm left much of the Clovis area battered by hail up to the size of golf balls. The majority of the damage occurred in the northeastern portion of the community. Over 1600 home and auto claims were submitted to insurance companies.

• Thunderstorm Wind61 kt wind07/06/2015

  Clovis, Curry County

  1 injured, $250K damage

  What happened

  Wet microburst winds toppled a metal grain silo onto a nearby truck, resulting in 1 injury. Two other silos were also severely damaged. Numerous tree branches were broken at a nearby home. A spotter reported storm total rainfall of 3.25 inches from these storms.

• Thunderstorm Wind61 kt wind05/25/2023

  (Cvs)cannon AFB, Curry County

  $1M damage

  What happened

  There was significant damage to a dairy farm including roof and door damage with power lines and poles down. A transformer was also bent over on County Road 5 with multiple tree limbs down.

• Epcor Water New Mexico INC ClovisServes 41,066 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+4 monitoring or reporting
• Cannon Air Force Base Water SystemServes 7,832 · Groundwater · FederalNo health violations+36 monitoring or reporting
• Texico Water SystemServes 1,426 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+5 monitoring or reporting
• Melrose Water SystemServes 1,296 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+4 monitoring or reporting
• Longhorn Estates MdwcaServes 264 · Groundwater · Private7 health violations+94 monitoring or reporting
• Desert Village Rv & Mobile Home ParkServes 223 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Grady Water SystemServes 127 · Groundwater · Local government5 health violations+4 monitoring or reporting
• Turquoise Estates Water CoopServes 97 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+3 monitoring or reporting