Natural Hazard Risks in Albuquerque, NM
Population: 565K · New Mexico
Albuquerque faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from winter storms (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both FEMA forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Albuquerque, NM.
Hazard Risk Overview
Winter Storm Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Albuquerque's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •8 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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
Earthquake Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $40M from this hazard type
Wildfire Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 4
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •8 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- •Average annual frequency: 2.0 events per year
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