Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87105) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Albuquerque is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (63%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
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.
Albuquerque has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
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 87105 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (30 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87105) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87105 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 $11.7M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87105). 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 →