7
Very High
Flood Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Albuquerque's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $93M from this hazard type
- 109 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 31 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States (2024-08-28) — 168,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Albuquerque Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Albuquerque
Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States
July 26, 2024 — WARNING
742,000 people exposed; $80,129M capital exposed
Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States
July 12, 2024 — WARNING
225,000 people exposed; $37,046M capital exposed
Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States
July 12, 2024 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States
August 27, 2024 — WARNING
168,000 people exposed; $25,070M capital exposed
Flood - Albuquerque, NM Region, United States
August 21, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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