Alamogordo, NM natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Alamogordo comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 68 claims here since 1996. 5 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Alamogordo?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Alamogordo to be higher than in 79% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
What Alamogordo faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Alamogordo flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Alamogordo, from FEMA’s records.
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
5 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Alamogordo itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Alamogordo.
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Temperatures
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Alamogordo total about $9.3M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.