Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87106). These include 36 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (45%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have 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 Feb 1, 1994.
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 (Aug 8, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87106 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (33 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 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87106) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M 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 87106 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87106). 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 →