Albuquerque, NM
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Albuquerque is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bernalillo County, NM. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, earthquake, and lightning.
Storm events near Albuquerque
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Albuquerque's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Albuquerque itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Bernalillo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Albuquerque along with the rest of the county, not a Albuquerque-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 21.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 57.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 95 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 43 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 98.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bernalillo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Albuquerque, NM at risk of?
Albuquerque is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque is located, are winter weather, earthquake, and lightning.
What is Albuquerque's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Albuquerque a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Albuquerque carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Bernalillo County.
Has Albuquerque had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 102 hail, 48 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Albuquerque since 2016.