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 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
- •15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Albuquerque's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $93M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Earthquake Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 6
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $40M from this hazard type
- •10 events on record in proximity
Wildfire Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 6
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •9 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
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