ZIP code 87113, covering Albuquerque, NM, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 16 (43%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1971.
Albuquerque 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.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 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 87113 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (35 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87113) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Albuquerque 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87113 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 $9.2M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87113). 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 →