Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87111) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (24%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1971.
Albuquerque has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1965.
Albuquerque has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.
Albuquerque has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albuquerque was Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jul 30, 2018), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87111 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (25 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87111) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Albuquerque has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87111 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87111). 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 →