Enter any address in Lea County, New Mexico to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING | Severe Storm | 2014-09-15 |
| SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO FIRE COMPLEX | Fire | 2006-01-01 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | Hurricane | 2005-08-29 |
| SEVERE FIRE THREATS | Fire | 2000-05-05 |
| THUNDERSTORMS, HAIL & FLOODING | Flood | 1992-05-22 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Lea 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 Lea 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. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.