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87004 Bernalillo, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bernalillo, NM (87004)

Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 87004 in Bernalillo, NM. These include 28 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 15 (54%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bernalillo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 1988.

🔥 Wildfires

Bernalillo has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.

💨 Severe wind events

Bernalillo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bernalillo was 1.8" Hail on Oct 4, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2018), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bernalillo, NM (87004)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87004 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 87004?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bernalillo, NM, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 87004 (Bernalillo) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bernalillo (ZIP 87004) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2025.

Has Bernalillo (87004) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bernalillo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 1988.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bernalillo, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87004 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 4, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 87004?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Bernalillo, NM area (ZIP 87004). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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