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Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 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
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 9.5 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Snow Squall - Central and West-Central New Mexico, United States (2026-02-20) — 8,430 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Albuquerque Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Albuquerque
Snow Squall - Central and West-Central New Mexico, United States
February 19, 2026 — WARNING
8,430 people exposed; $759M capital exposed
Winter Storm - New Mexico, United States
February 12, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Central Rockies, United States
November 3, 2024 — WARNING
6,410,000 people exposed; $854,905M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States
February 11, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southwestern , United States
February 16, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Albuquerque
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Winter Storm Risk in Mesa, AZ
Score: 3/10
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