Hazard Score
163 Catastrophes Recorded
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
4 Cities with a Population of 229,150, and 75,532 Households
El Paso, Texas faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk level, with a risk score of 94.34. The area is particularly susceptible to thunderstorm events, with a frequency of 30.10%, leading to a relatively high risk rating of 99.65. Additionally, the region experiences hail events at a frequency of 0.46%, contributing to a high risk rating of 98.31 due to the significant economic losses associated with such events.
El Paso's geographical features play a role in its risk profile, with mountain peaks and fault lines contributing to potential hazards. The area's proximity to fault lines increases the risk of earthquakes, with a moderate risk rating of 95.00. The region's susceptibility to flash flooding events, which occur at a frequency of 4.08%, also contributes to a relatively high risk rating of 98.89. The city's location in a semi-arid climate zone further exacerbates the risk of droughts, with a low risk rating of 33.69.
Despite its inland location, El Paso is not immune to the impacts of extreme weather events such as hurricanes. The region's low-lying areas and proximity to coastlines pose a risk of flooding during severe storms, reflected in a very low risk rating of 44.28 for hurricane events. While the area's risk levels for certain events may vary, it is essential for local authorities and residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters to mitigate their impact on the community.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
100
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
46
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
57
Hazard Shelters
50
Fire Stations
24
Hospitals
16
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Doña Ana County, located in New Mexico, has a population of 229,150 with a population density of 60.1 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with 67.6% White, 1.6% Black, 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, and 15.7% Hispanic. The median age in Doña Ana County is 32.5 years, with a slightly higher percentage of females (46.5%) compared to males (44.8%). The county has a total of 75,532 households, with an average household size of 2.71 and a majority of households being family households (68.5%).
In comparison to other counties in New Mexico, Doña Ana County stands out for its larger population size, higher population density, and diverse demographic composition. The county has a higher percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average of 48.5%. Additionally, Doña Ana County has a higher median age than the state average of 37.3 years. The county also has a higher proportion of family households and a slightly higher average household size compared to the state average. In terms of agricultural land, Doña Ana County has a significant number of farms (1,946) and a total crop acreage of 93,128 acres, with an average sales value of $190,284 per farm, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the county.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2019-08-27
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2019-08-27
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2019-08-27
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2019-06-04
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2019-06-04
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2019-06-03
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2019-04-22
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2018-05-21
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2009-09-11
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2008-08-20
Flooding
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2008-08-17Flooding
Tropical Cyclone "Dolly"
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2008-07-17
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2007-09-28
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1992-06-21
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1992-06-21
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1992-06-21
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1992-05-23
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1992-05-22
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1992-05-21
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1991-05-21
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1990-04-21
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1989-05-27
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1988-06-14
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1979-07-31
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1972-07-19
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1971-08-25
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1970-10-04
Hurricane Celia
1970-08-05
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