State history
Tornadoes in New Mexico
New Mexico averages 9 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 9 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: May-August.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Multiple eastern NM events — annual.
- 2010 outbreak events — multiple.
- 2024 outbreaks — recent activity.
Major cities
Albuquerque
560k. Largest city.
Las Cruces
110k.
Rio Rancho
105k.
Santa Fe
85k. Capital.
Roswell
48k. Southeastern NM.
Clovis
38k. Eastern NM.
NWS coverage
NWS Albuquerque
Central NM.
NWS Midland-Odessa TX
SE NM.
NWS El Paso TX
S NM.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.