Natural Disaster Risk in Aragon

Natural Hazard Profile: Aragon, New Mexico

Aragon, in Catron County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the arid interior West. Its semi-arid climate brings hot, dry summers and cold winters with dramatic elevation variation, and in particular a late-summer monsoon season with flash flood risk. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Aragon residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Aragon carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Wildfire is the primary natural hazard, driven by dry seasonal conditions, fire-prone vegetation, and the wind patterns that can spread flames rapidly across the landscape. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and volcano.

Within New Mexico, Aragon's risk is, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Catron County identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and volcano. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Aragon residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for wildfire is recommended.