Enter any address in Doña Ana County, New Mexico to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from slow-moving thunderstorms dominates Doña Ana County's flood events. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 89 flash flood events compared to 7 general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding in the Rincon area on June 30, 2025, due to slow-moving storms, and significant rainfall impacting the Vado area on July 22, 2025, from storms fueled by deep moisture.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that while Zone A areas have seen the most claims, properties in Zone X_UNSHADED have experienced substantially higher average payouts and water depths. Homeowners in Zone A, Zone X, and particularly Zone X_UNSHADED should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
25 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico has recorded 96 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 89 flash floods and 7 river or area floods. The county has received 10 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1972–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides | Flood | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Flood | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Fire Threats | Fire | May 5, 2000 |
| Severe Forest Fire | Fire | May 5, 2000 |
| Severe Ice Storms, Flooding And Heavy Rains | Severe Storm | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding | Flood | Sep 20, 1972 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 30, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 24, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 22, 2025 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 19, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 18, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 8, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 20, 2024 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 31, 2025
An weak upper trough was moving through the region while deep monsoonal moisture remained over New Mexico. Numerous storms over the area brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Dona Ana county and around the Salt Burn scar.
Flash Flood — Jun 30, 2025
Southeast low level flow brought in some Gulf moisture to the region. Aloft, there was an upper level trough located near the International Border. Slow moving storms developed near the Rio Grande Valley and brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the Rincon area. Meanwhile, outflows into drier air toward Deming and the Arizona border brought gusty winds and a couple of dust storms to the ...
Flash Flood — Sep 25, 2025
An upper trough was moving through the Great Basin region with some weak convergence setup over the Rio Grande Valley which contributed to severe thunderstorm development and flash flooding. Storms also developed over the Gila region which brought heavy rain to the Trout burn scar resulting in some flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 24, 2025
A deep plume of early season monsoonal moisture moved up areas east of the Rio Grande Valley. At the same time, an upper trough was entering the Great Basin helping to trigger numerous storms with heavy rain across the Rio Grande Valley of Dona Ana and Otero counties.
Flash Flood — Jun 23, 2025
A deep plume of early season monsoonal moisture moved up areas east of the Rio Grande Valley. At the same time, an upper trough was entering the Great Basin helping to trigger numerous storms with heavy rain across the Rio Grande Valley of Dona Ana and Otero counties.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Doña Ana County, New Mexico:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Doña Ana County, New Mexico that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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