ZIP code 87116, covering Albuquerque, NM, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 13 (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 $3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% 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 3 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 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1971.
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 Flash Flood (Aug 1, 2014), causing $1M in damages. 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87116 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87116) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M 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 87116 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87116). 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 →