DeBaca, NM
DeBaca County in New Mexico has 2 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 2005–2013, most recently Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides on Oct 29, 2013 (DR-4152). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #2522 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 0 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $0 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in DeBaca County
The 2 most recent federally declared disasters affecting DeBaca County, NM (2005–2013). Total declarations on record: 2.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides | DR-4152 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3229 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 9 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does DeBaca County, NM have?
DeBaca County, NM has 2 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (2005–2013). The 2 most recent are: Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides (declared Oct 29, 2013, DR-4152); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 7, 2005, DR-3229). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for DeBaca County, NM?
DeBaca County is graded A (composite score 9/100, low risk). It ranks #2522 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in DeBaca County?
0 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in DeBaca County, NM, totaling $0 in payouts. The average claim is $0. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has DeBaca County, NM had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting DeBaca County was Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides on Oct 29, 2013 (DR-4152). The county has 2 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 2005–2013.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.