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Colfax County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
302
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
433
All events
3
Deaths
$10.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Colfax County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
New Mexico Department of Transportation closed US Highway 64 as heavy rain caused debris, boulders and a mud slide to cover several miles of the road. Philmont Scout Ranch also reported major flash flooding on the Ponil Creek basin that ran through a boy scout camp site in the ne…
State police reported that a man was struck by lightning and killed while riding his motorcycle along U.S. Highway 84 just west of Cimarron at mile post 308 Friday afternoon.
Thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Raton at 1415 MST and dime-size hail in Maxwell at 1450 MST. Thunderstorms redeveloped in Colfax County later, producing a hail storm that lasted about 40 minutes in the Springer area. Baseball-size hail damaged about 55 state vehicles …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Raton Crews Municipal Airport measured a brief 59 mph wind gust as high based showers passed though the site.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding reported along Raton Creek at North 2nd Street, 10 to 12 inches of water flowing over the roadway between Parsons Ave. and Moulton Avenue. Two cars became water logged and stranded in the foot deep water. A total of 2.90 inches of rain was recorded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Convective outflow from virga showers produced a 54 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A decaying thunderstorm resulted in a 58 mph wind gust at Raton Crews Municipal Airport.
Hail Hail
A report obtained from social media shows pictures of hail up to golf ball size from a severe thunderstorm near Sugarite Canyon.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter with the Philmont Scout Ranch shared reports and video of quarter to hen egg size hail pelting the grounds. Hail damaged trees, 60 vehicles, and tore through camping equipment such as unoccupied tents. Thankfully there were no reports of fatalities or injuries. …
Hail Hail
A trained spotter in Maxwell, NM relayed reports from Facebook of half-dollar size hail from a severe thunderstorm just north of Maxwell passing over I-25.
Hail Hail
The public and a trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm passing over Springer, NM.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 1.75 inch hail near the Raton Crews Airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter and the county emergency manager reported water flowing over several roadways, including NM Highway 21 along with hail accumulating on the roads near Miami.
Hail Hail
The Abbott COOP observer reported hail up to quarter size from a severe thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Raton Airport ASOS measured a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gusts of up to 60 mph were observed near Raton Crews Airport.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron observed nickel size hail from a severe thunderstorm tracking just south of the town.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was observed at Philmont Scout Ranch from a severe thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Raton Crew Airport observed a wind gust of 68 mph from nearby thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Raton Crew Airport observed a peak gust of 61 mph from a nearby thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was observed in Eagle Nest from a strong thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Penny size diameter hail was observed along State Highway 58 just east of Cimarron.
Hail Hail
A strong storm dropped penny size hail with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A facebook post from the Cunico Ranch in Colfax County showed severe thunderstorm wind damage, including the destruction a detached garage or shed, and the roof being torn off another building that had been constructed over 100 years ago. Numerous other damage was shown to outdoo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Ute Park.
Hail Hail
A public spotter reported quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm a few miles east of Ute Park.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm dropped ping pong size hail a few miles south of Raton along Interstate 25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a microburst at the Raton Crews Airport resulting in a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Raton Airport measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail accumulation of 1 inch in the area resulted in two accidents on I-25.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ponil road near intersection of State Highway 204 was reported to be under approximately three feet of water as the middle Ponil Creek flooded. Debris, including mud and rocks, made the road impassable. This location is located north of the Ute Park burn scar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported on U.S. Highway 64 about ten miles southwest of Raton.
Hail Hail
Two glass windows were broken at a residence. A neighbor also reported five cars being dented by the hail. Damage is an estimate.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A cone tornado was reported by storm chasers just southeast of the intersection of NM 39 and U.S. Highway 56. The tornado lasted three minutes and was rain-wrapped for a time.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail fell near the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge.
Hail Hail
Long lasting hail with strong winds and numerous tree branches downed. A report on twitter also indicated large hail broke a plate glass window in a shop in Springer. Power went out and did not come back on until 3pm local time on July 14th. Damage is an estimate.
Hail Hail
A supercell moving southeast produced quarter to golf ball sized hail in Springer.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny size hail along with minor flooding in their yard below their chicken coop from two inches of rainfall. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Raton Airport ASOS measured a 64 mph then 81 mph thunderstorm wind gusts within a five minute time span from one outflow boundary.
Hail Hail
Spotter observed mostly penny-sized hailstones, but a few quarter-sized were observed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Supercell moving east produced ping pong to hen egg size hail in Springer.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 4 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
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