Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 87743

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 87743, New Mexico

ZIP 87743 in Roy sits in the arid interior West. Its semi-arid climate produces hot, dry summers and cold winters with dramatic elevation variation, and notably a late-summer monsoon season with flash flood risk. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 87743 carries an overall risk score of 3.3/10, placing it in the low category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and tsunami.

Within New Mexico, ZIP 87743's risk is, considerably below the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of New Mexico identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and tsunami. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, ZIP 87743 is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers avalanche — remains prudent for all residents.