ZIP code 87104, covering Albuquerque, NM, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Albuquerque is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (56%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2023.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1971.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albuquerque was 1.8" Hail on Oct 4, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87104 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (21 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87104) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87104 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87104). 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 →