Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87123) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Albuquerque is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Albuquerque has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 25, 2019.
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.
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 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 26, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87123 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (25 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albuquerque, NM, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, Albuquerque (ZIP 87123) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M 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 87123 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Albuquerque, NM area (ZIP 87123). 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 →