Out of 148 ZIP codes with data in New Mexico, these are the highest-ranked areas for flood claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Flood Risk | All New Mexico Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 148 |
| Highest value | 233 claims |
| Median value | 4 claims |
| State | New Mexico |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Flood Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88345 | Ruidoso | NM | 233 claims | 63/100 |
| 2 | 88240 | Hobbs | NM | 186 claims | 64/100 |
| 3 | 88310 | Alamogordo | NM | 120 claims | 68/100 |
| 4 | 87701 | Las Vegas | NM | 97 claims | 35/100 |
| 5 | 87002 | Belen | NM | 81 claims | 48/100 |
| 6 | 88005 | Las Cruces | NM | 70 claims | 76/100 |
| 7 | 87937 | Hatch | NM | 69 claims | 69/100 |
| 8 | 88201 | Roswell | NM | 61 claims | 69/100 |
| 9 | 88203 | Roswell | NM | 60 claims | 69/100 |
| 10 | 88101 | Clovis | NM | 55 claims | 72/100 |
| 11 | 88220 | Carlsbad | NM | 36 claims | 70/100 |
| 12 | 87105 | Albuquerque | NM | 31 claims | 40/100 |
| 13 | 88130 | Portales | NM | 30 claims | 76/100 |
| 14 | 87020 | Grants | NM | 26 claims | 77/100 |
| 15 | 87732 | Mora | NM | 25 claims | 62/100 |
| 16 | 87107 | Albuquerque | NM | 23 claims | 40/100 |
| 17 | 87031 | Los Lunas | NM | 20 claims | 77/100 |
| 18 | 87048 | Corrales | NM | 20 claims | 77/100 |
| 19 | 87410 | Aztec | NM | 19 claims | 77/100 |
| 20 | 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | NM | 18 claims | 78/100 |
| 21 | 87301 | Gallup | NM | 17 claims | 72/100 |
| 22 | 87505 | Santa Fe | NM | 17 claims | 48/100 |
| 23 | 87801 | Socorro | NM | 17 claims | 53/100 |
| 24 | 87506 | Santa Fe | NM | 16 claims | 48/100 |
| 25 | 87532 | Espanola | NM | 16 claims | 76/100 |
| 26 | 87745 | Sapello | NM | 16 claims | 45/100 |
| 27 | 88210 | Artesia | NM | 15 claims | 66/100 |
| 28 | 87004 | Bernalillo | NM | 14 claims | 70/100 |
| 29 | 87122 | Albuquerque | NM | 14 claims | 40/100 |
| 30 | 88007 | Las Cruces | NM | 14 claims | 81/100 |
| 31 | 87114 | Albuquerque | NM | 13 claims | 40/100 |
| 32 | 87112 | Albuquerque | NM | 12 claims | 40/100 |
| 33 | 87121 | Albuquerque | NM | 12 claims | 40/100 |
| 34 | 88011 | Las Cruces | NM | 12 claims | 81/100 |
| 35 | 87109 | Albuquerque | NM | 11 claims | 40/100 |
| 36 | 87715 | Cleveland | NM | 11 claims | 64/100 |
| 37 | 88242 | Hobbs | NM | 11 claims | 69/100 |
| 38 | 88401 | Tucumcari | NM | 11 claims | 70/100 |
| 39 | 87102 | Albuquerque | NM | 10 claims | 45/100 |
| 40 | 87113 | Albuquerque | NM | 9 claims | 45/100 |
| 41 | 87401 | Farmington | NM | 9 claims | 82/100 |
| 42 | 88001 | Las Cruces | NM | 9 claims | 86/100 |
| 43 | 87042 | Peralta | NM | 8 claims | 68/100 |
| 44 | 87068 | Bosque Farms | NM | 8 claims | 68/100 |
| 45 | 87108 | Albuquerque | NM | 8 claims | 45/100 |
| 46 | 87111 | Albuquerque | NM | 8 claims | 45/100 |
| 47 | 87544 | Los Alamos | NM | 8 claims | 74/100 |
| 48 | 87558 | Red River | NM | 8 claims | 61/100 |
| 49 | 87722 | Guadalupita | NM | 8 claims | 60/100 |
| 50 | 87402 | Farmington | NM | 7 claims | 82/100 |
| 51 | 87742 | Rociada | NM | 7 claims | 66/100 |
| 52 | 87901 | Truth Or Consequences | NM | 7 claims | 58/100 |
| 53 | 88021 | Anthony | NM | 7 claims | 80/100 |
| 54 | 88061 | Silver City | NM | 7 claims | 74/100 |
| 55 | 88232 | Hagerman | NM | 7 claims | 75/100 |
| 56 | 88252 | Jal | NM | 7 claims | 74/100 |
| 57 | 87501 | Santa Fe | NM | 6 claims | 53/100 |
| 58 | 87556 | Questa | NM | 6 claims | 68/100 |
| 59 | 87571 | Taos | NM | 6 claims | 69/100 |
| 60 | 87723 | Holman | NM | 6 claims | 59/100 |
| 61 | 87740 | Raton | NM | 6 claims | 64/100 |
| 62 | 88312 | Alto | NM | 6 claims | 79/100 |
| 63 | 87023 | Jarales | NM | 5 claims | 63/100 |
| 64 | 87025 | Jemez Springs | NM | 5 claims | 72/100 |
| 65 | 87123 | Albuquerque | NM | 5 claims | 45/100 |
| 66 | 87412 | Blanco | NM | 5 claims | 73/100 |
| 67 | 87731 | Montezuma | NM | 5 claims | 53/100 |
| 68 | 87931 | Caballo | NM | 5 claims | 75/100 |
| 69 | 88012 | Las Cruces | NM | 5 claims | 86/100 |
| 70 | 88039 | Glenwood | NM | 5 claims | 63/100 |
| 71 | 88063 | Sunland Park | NM | 5 claims | 62/100 |
| 72 | 87015 | Edgewood | NM | 4 claims | 65/100 |
| 73 | 87120 | Albuquerque | NM | 4 claims | 45/100 |
| 74 | 87124 | Rio Rancho | NM | 4 claims | 82/100 |
| 75 | 87144 | Rio Rancho | NM | 4 claims | 82/100 |
| 76 | 87413 | Bloomfield | NM | 4 claims | 70/100 |
| 77 | 87537 | Hernandez | NM | 4 claims | 51/100 |
| 78 | 87713 | Chacon | NM | 4 claims | 69/100 |
| 79 | 88003 | Las Cruces | NM | 4 claims | 86/100 |
| 80 | 88030 | Deming | NM | 4 claims | 78/100 |
| 81 | 88324 | Glencoe | NM | 4 claims | 63/100 |
| 82 | 88355 | Ruidoso | NM | 4 claims | 78/100 |
| 83 | 87043 | Placitas | NM | 3 claims | 73/100 |
| 84 | 87047 | Sandia Park | NM | 3 claims | 69/100 |
| 85 | 87104 | Albuquerque | NM | 3 claims | 45/100 |
| 86 | 87110 | Albuquerque | NM | 3 claims | 45/100 |
| 87 | 87522 | Chimayo | NM | 3 claims | 66/100 |
| 88 | 87552 | Pecos | NM | 3 claims | 55/100 |
| 89 | 87582 | Velarde | NM | 3 claims | 69/100 |
| 90 | 87712 | Buena Vista | NM | 3 claims | 69/100 |
| 91 | 87832 | San Antonio | NM | 3 claims | 81/100 |
| 92 | 88045 | Lordsburg | NM | 3 claims | 58/100 |
| 93 | 88081 | Chaparral | NM | 3 claims | 82/100 |
| 94 | 88230 | Dexter | NM | 3 claims | 74/100 |
| 95 | 88260 | Lovington | NM | 3 claims | 81/100 |
| 96 | 88348 | San Patricio | NM | 3 claims | 63/100 |
| 97 | 88352 | Tularosa | NM | 3 claims | 76/100 |
| 98 | 88416 | Conchas Dam | NM | 3 claims | 69/100 |
| 99 | 87021 | Milan | NM | 2 claims | 82/100 |
| 100 | 87062 | Veguita | NM | 2 claims | 63/100 |
Methodology
Flood risk rankings use FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim data. Total claims reflect historical flood events that resulted in insured property damage. High claim counts indicate areas with recurring flood exposure, which can compromise water infrastructure, introduce contaminant runoff, and damage home systems.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does flood history matter for home safety?
Flooding can contaminate drinking water supplies, damage water infrastructure, introduce sewage and chemical runoff, and compromise home foundations and electrical systems. Repeated flooding indicates persistent risk that affects long-term home safety.
Where does the flood data come from?
Flood claim data comes from the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which tracks all insured flood losses by ZIP code. This includes claims from hurricanes, river flooding, storm surge, and heavy rainfall events.
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