Winter Storm Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
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- FEMA rates Albuquerque's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 9.5 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Raton Pass, New Mexico, United States (2026-04-30) — 11,100 people exposed
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How Albuquerque Compares
Notable Winter Storm Events Near Albuquerque
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable winter storm events near Albuquerque, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Central Rockies, United States (November 2024) — 6,410,000 people exposed; $854,905M capital exposed.
Winter Storm - Central Rockies, United States
November 3, 2024 — WARNING
6,410,000 people exposed; $854,905M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Raton Pass, New Mexico, United States
April 29, 2026 — WATCH
11,100 people exposed; $1,582M capital exposed
Snow Squall - Central and West-Central New Mexico, United States
February 19, 2026 — WARNING
8,430 people exposed; $759M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Northern New Mexico, United States
February 12, 2026 — ADVISORY
4,980 people exposed; $800M capital exposed
Winter Storm - New Mexico, United States
February 12, 2017 — 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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How this data is built
Albuquerque, NM winter storm risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live winter storm monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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