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high-wind High Wind Risk in Albuquerque, NM

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 35 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.28 times per year on average

Last significant event: Dust Storm - Albuquerque area, New Mexico, United States (2026-07-05) — 905,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Indianapolis, IN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Omaha, NE
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
Minneapolis, MN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Albuquerque Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Albuquerque

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Albuquerque, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: HighWind - Eastern New Mexico and Albuquerque Metro, United States (March 2026) — 1,060,000 people exposed; $110,681M capital exposed.

HighWind - Eastern New Mexico and Albuquerque Metro, United States

March 26, 2026 — WARNING

1,060,000 people exposed; $110,681M capital exposed

HighWind - Northeast New Mexico and Albuquerque Metro, United States

March 26, 2026 — WATCH

1,060,000 people exposed; $110,681M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Central New Mexico, United States

May 12, 2026 — ADVISORY

961,000 people exposed; $100,800M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Albuquerque area, New Mexico, United States

July 4, 2026 — ADVISORY

905,000 people exposed; $95,607M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Central New Mexico, United States

June 2, 2026 — ADVISORY

892,000 people exposed; $94,974M capital exposed

High Wind Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure loose outdoor items — patio furniture, trash cans, decorations
  • 2.Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on structures
  • 3.Reinforce garage doors and ensure roof shingles are properly fastened
  • 4.Avoid driving high-profile vehicles during high wind warnings
  • 5.Stay away from windows during severe wind events

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How this data is built

Albuquerque, NM high wind risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live high wind monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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