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Central Highlands County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2009 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
405
All events
3
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Local news station KOB reported a deadly semi-truck crash along I-40 just east of Clines Corners. The semi-truck lost control and rolled over with another semi-truck crashing into it, with two other trucks crashing into them. The first semi-truck is likely the one that caught fir…
Two people were killed in separate rollover accidents on Interstate 40 near Clines Corners during the morning hours of the 2nd. The first crash occurred around 7 am near exit 218. The second occurred approximately 3 miles east a half an hour later, taking the life of a 70 year-ol…
A trained spotter at the Bowlins Flying C Ranch Gas Station observed between 8.5 to 9 inches of snowfall. According to the Torrance County Sheriff's Office, I-40 was closed from Clines Corners to Moriarty from 4/19/2025 15:00 to 22:00 local standard time. This was due to slick ro…
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a stray high wind gust of 60 mph.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Canyon Venado Wildfire was first discovered June 23rd just south of I-40 and east of Clines Corners at mile marker 218, closing that stretch of highway. Structures, including a wind farm, were threatened but there was no reports of damage or destruction caused by the fire. Th…
Drought Drought
Extreme drought was introduced to a majority of the zone. Severe drought remained persistent over the northern tier of the zone.
Drought Drought
Severe drought expanded over the entire zone.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Clines Corners measured high wind gusts up to 69 mph along with high sustained winds up to 43 mph. An NMDOT mesonet station in the same area measured high wind gusts up to 62 mph along with high sustained winds up to 46 mph.
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The ASOS at Clines Corners observed high wind gusts peaking at 69 mph and high sustained winds up to 50 mph. A NMDOT mesonet station in the same area observed high wind gusts peaking at 62 mph and high sustained winds up to 52 mph.
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The ASOS at Clines Corners measured high wind gusts peaking at 61 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought was introduced over the southern half of the zone.
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A public weather station north of Clines Corners along U.S. Highway 285 measured a 77 mph wind gust.
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The ASOS and mesonet station at Clines Corners measured peak sustained winds of 45 mph.
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The ASOS at Clines Corners measured high wind gusts peaking at 69 mph. The mesonet station at the same location measured high wind gusts peaking at 60 mph.
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The ASOS at Clines Corners measured high wind gusts peaking at 64 mph. A NMDOT weather station at the same location measured peak high wind gusts of 62 mph.
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The ZiaMet station roughly 3 miles east of Puerto de Luna measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
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The KCQC ASOS at Clines Corners measured high wind gusts peaking at 62 mph. A NMDOT weather station at the same location measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
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A NMDOT weather station at Clines Corners measured peak sustained winds of 51 mph and a peak wind gust of 64 mph. Additionally, the KCQC ASOS at Clines Corners measured peak high sustained winds of 46 mph and a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a brief high wind gust of 58 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were removed from the zone.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions persisted across the western half of the zone.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions persisted across the western half of the zone while being removed from the eastern half of the zone.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted across much of the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a brief wind gust of 58 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted across much of the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured peak wind gusts of 66 mph and peak sustained winds of 45 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer in Encino measured 7.7 inches of snowfall. Slick roads from the snow caused several multi vehicle accidents closing down sections of I-40 in the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured peak wind gusts of 69 mph and peak sustained winds of 43 mph. Additionally, a public weather station at Duran measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted southern and western portions of the zone while being removed from the northeastern portion of the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS station measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph, as well as a high sustained wind speed of 51 mph.
Wildfire Wildfire
A vehicle fire occurred along and just north of I-40 east of Palma, NM. High winds allowed the fire to grow to 312 acres with crews able to gain containment by March 19th.
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The Clines Corners ASOS station measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph, and a high sustained wind speed of 41 mph.
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The Clines Corners ASOS station measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS station measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph. High sustained winds of 48 mph were also observed.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions were introduced to the entire zone.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Apparent temperatures as low as -17 degrees were observed within the zone.
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Clines Corners observed high wind gusts peaking at 69 mph. Additionally, the site observed peak sustained winds of 43 mph.
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A brief high wind gust of 58 mph was observed at Clines Corners.
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Clines Corners observed a brief high wind gust of 58 mph.
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Peak wind gusts of 64 mph were observed at Clines Corners. Additionally, the site observed peak sustained winds of 45 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer a few miles west of Vaughn measured 14 inches of snow. Heavy snow and low visibility resulted in a massive backup on I-40 that stretched across this zone including Clines Corners. Motorists were stuck for over 12 hours to as long as a day and half in the most …
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts of up to 62 mph and peak sustained winds of up to 44 mph were observed at Clines Corners.
Drought Drought
Severe drought was removed from the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Clines Corners ASOS measured a wind gust of 59 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought remained across the northern half of the zone.
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A wunderground station just north of Corona measured high sustained winds peaking at 42 mph.
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The Clines Corners ASOS observed a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
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The Clines Corners ASOS observed a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
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