Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87122) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Albuquerque has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.
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 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.
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 (Jul 26, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87122 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87122) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M 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 87122 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87122). 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 →