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tornado 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

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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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