Short answer: New Mexico property policies generally exclude flood. Check FEMA maps, then buy NFIP or private flood coverage. The New Mexico DHSEM Mitigation Bureau coordinates statewide floodplain management, and DHSEM's flooding page lists the floodplain administrator for each participating community.
This guide is general information for New Mexico property owners and renters about flood risk and the National Flood Insurance Program. It isn't a coverage determination. FEMA maps, your community's floodplain ordinance and your policy wording control.
Maps and coverage
Use FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. Monsoon flash floods and post-wildfire runoff can hit parcels outside mapped SFHAs. Quote through FloodSmart. Most new NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period, so buy before monsoon season.
DHSEM floodplain program
The DHSEM Mitigation Bureau coordinates and administers statewide floodplain management and hazard mitigation. DHSEM's flooding page for residents lists the floodplain administrator or point of contact for each participating community. Call yours before building or remodeling in a mapped floodplain.
Questions? Contact Alishahi Insurance or call (877) 711-4545. See insurance in New Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Who coordinates floodplain management in New Mexico?
The NM DHSEM Mitigation Bureau.
Where do I find my local floodplain administrator?
On DHSEM's flooding page for residents.
Do New Mexico homeowners policies cover flood?
Generally no. Buy NFIP or private flood coverage separately.
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