Natural Disaster Risk in San Juan County
New Mexico
6.6out of 10
Risk Summary for San Juan County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Drought Lightning Landslide
All 18 Hazard Scores
Drought 9.9
Lightning 9.7
Landslide 9.4
Winter Weather 9.1
Cold Wave 8.9
Earthquake 8.6
Avalanche 8.6
Wildfire 8.4
Extreme Heat 8.3
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Ice Storm 4.9
Strong Wind 3.3
Tornado 3.2
Hail 2.6
Hurricane 2.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
San Juan County 6.6
New Mexico avg. 5.6
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in San Juan County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.