Torrance County, NM Environment & Hazard Risk

• WildfireRelatively Moderate$1M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 577 years
• DroughtRelatively Moderate$699K/yr expected annual loss, about 109 events a year
• HailRelatively Low$378K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1 year
• Winter weatherRelatively Moderate$79.7K/yr expected annual loss, about 13 events a year
• EarthquakeRelatively Low$339K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 404 years
• LightningRelatively Low$142K/yr expected annual loss, about 60 events a year
• Ice stormRelatively Low$37.3K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• AvalancheVery Low$59/yr expected annual loss, about once every 100 years
• Volcanic activityVery Low$1/yr expected annual loss, about once every 10,000 years
• LandslideVery Low$99/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• Cold waveVery Low$90.1K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 4 years
• Heat waveVery Low$17.8K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• TornadoVery Low$40.5K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• Strong windVery Low$35.4K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 4 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: coastal flooding, hurricane, riverine flooding, tsunami.

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Homes with flood insurance

120 of 8,637 (1.4%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

0

Flood claims since 1978

1

Claims paid since 1978

$4,797

• High Wind251
• Drought226
• Hail116
• Heavy Snow70 · 3 deaths
• Thunderstorm Wind48
• Flash Flood27
• Funnel Cloud13
• Wildfire10
• Tornado9
• Dust Storm7

• Dust Storm06/19/2024

  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area

  51 injured, $100K damage

  What happened

  Strong outflow winds from thunderstorms along the central mountain chain resulted in a haboob moving west across Interstate 25. The lower visibility resulted in a 23 car pile up and the resultant closure of Interstate 25 between San Felipe casino and Santo Domingo Pueblo. News reports showed 51 people were taken to the hospital.

• Heavy Snow02/02/2022

  Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood

  2 deaths

  What happened

  Various sources measured heavy snow totals in excess of six inches across the area. The highest snow totals were near Sandia Park where a CoCoRaHS observer measured 16.4 inches of snow while areas near Sedillo and Edgewood received 10 to 12 inches of new snow. The heavy snow resulted in snow packed and icy roads which lead to severe driving conditions in the area. Several motor vehicle accidents were reported, but one of these crashes resulted in two indirect fatalities. Two people inside of a car traveling near Sandia Crest fell nearly 100 feet down the side of the mountain. One was declared dead at the scene while the other was rescued and transported to the hospital, but they later succumbed to their injuries.

• Heavy Snow02/02/2022

  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area

  1 death, 3 injured

  What happened

  Numerous sources reported heavy snow across the Albuquerque metro area. Snow totals varied across the city with the highest totals located in the northern half of the metro where a CoCoRaHS observer in Rio Rancho measured 7.5 inches of snow. At the official climate site at the Albuquerque International Airport, the snow total for this event was 1.6 inches. This snow combined with dangerously cold temperatures resulted in treacherous road conditions. The Albuquerque Police Department responded to 51 vehicle accidents during this event with three of those involving injuries. One indirect fatality also resulted from this event. A Rio Grande High School senior was struck by an out-of-control pickup truck in Los Lunas as he was helping a woman whose car had gotten stuck in the ice and snow. The 18-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

• Winter Storm03/24/2021

  Estancia Valley

  11 injured, $700K damage

  What happened

  The combination of heavy snow and strong winds resulted in severe driving conditions along Interstate 40 east of Moriarty for several hours on March 24. The poor conditions led to a major accident involving multiple vehicles 10 miles east of Moriarty along Interstate 40. Thirty-nine vehicles were involved of which thirty-five were tractor trailers. As a result, Interstate 40 was closed into the morning hours of March 25th. Eleven people were injured, but no fatalities occurred. Damages are estimated for the multiple vehicles involved.

• Winter Weather12/04/2025

  Central Highlands

  1 death, 1 injured, $250K damage

  What happened

  Local news station KOB reported a deadly semi-truck crash along I-40 just east of Clines Corners. The semi-truck lost control and rolled over with another semi-truck crashing into it, with two other trucks crashing into them. The first semi-truck is likely the one that caught fire and became engulfed in flames. There was unfortunately one fatality reported while another was taken to the hospital. Damage is an estimate of the four crashed trucks.

• Hail2.5" hail06/25/2017

  (Cqc)clines Corners, Torrance County

  10 injured, $1M damage

  What happened

  A major hail storm struck Interstate 40 at State Road 3 producing significant damage and impacts to travel. Hail up to the size of tennis balls slammed the Interstate. Numerous vehicles had windshields smashed out. Traffic was stopped for over two hours. Emergency response personnel attended to several stranded vehicles with injured motorists. Hail was up to five inches deep and flooding was reported along highway.

• Moriarty Water SystemServes 2,825 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+9 monitoring or reporting
• Mountainair Water SystemServes 1,505 · Groundwater · Local government6 health violations+9 monitoring or reporting
• Estancia Water SystemServes 1,355 · Groundwater · Local government14 health violations+11 monitoring or reporting
• Indian Hills Water SystemServes 715 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• Clines Corners Water SystemServes 450 · Groundwater · Local government6 health violations+14 monitoring or reporting
• Echo Valley Water CompanyServes 411 · Groundwater · Private8 health violations+8 monitoring or reporting
• Emwt Rwa Sunset AcresServes 317 · Groundwater · Private2 health violations+10 monitoring or reporting
• Willard Village ofServes 279 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+7 monitoring or reporting