3
Moderate
Tornado Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 7 events on record in proximity
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US (2024-05-11) — 1,150 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Albuquerque Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Albuquerque
Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US
September 30, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US
May 10, 2024 — WARNING
1,150 people exposed; $55M capital exposed
Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US
May 16, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US
June 2, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Albuquerque, NM WFO Region, US
September 28, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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