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Eddy County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
59
Tornado reports
549
Hail reports
233
Floods since 1996
1,077
All events
5
Deaths
$21.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Eddy County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 58 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.
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Carlsbad. Law enforcement officials reported a fatality of a gentleman whose vehicle got swept away by flash flood waters. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Heavy rain fell across Eddy County and produced flash flooding near Whites City. Two vehicles were washed off of Whites City Road about 0.9 miles east northeast of Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center. The two vehicles were trying to cross a low lying section of the road when the floo…
Significant hail damage was observed at car dealerships located north of Church Street in Carlsbad. Although there were specific reports of roof damage, an exact number of homes impacted could not be established and this portion of the property damage was roughly estimated.
During the evening of April 3rd, a National Weather Service spotter reported Dark Canyon Road, five miles east of State Highway 137, was under seven feet of water. Additional flooding over southwestern portions of Carlsbad was reported by local law enforcement and the public. Jus…
Dime-size hail was first reported by the New Mexico State Police. Shortly afterward, a SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball-size hail that pounded much of Artesia. Numerous cars had broken windshields and large dents in their bodies, and roofs of houses received heavy damage as wel…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station at Carlsbad Caverns NP measured several severe wind gusts, including a couple of gusts up to 61 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station KATS Artesia measured a 60 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station at Carlsbad Caverns NP recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 73 mph, as well as several other severe wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven Rivers weather station recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Artesia AWOS recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported at least one tree was uprooted by thunderstorm winds. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar, as well as the strongest wind gust and cost of damages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Eddy County Office of Emergency Management reported that Radio Blvd, Jones St, San Jose St, and Marquess St. were closed due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence is estimated. No damages were reported.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter found dime to quarter sized hail on the ground along U.S. Highway 62/180. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KCNM Carlsbad measured a 58 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Delayed report from the public of flooded streets near the intersection of Hermosa Drive and 1st Street. The total time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flood Flood
Eddy County Office of Emergency Management reported flooding from higher terrain runoff on West Loop Road between Hidalgo Street and Lea Street. The total time of occurrence is estimated. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash Flooding was reported along US 285 and Main St in Artesia by an NWS employee via a member of the public. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Curb-to-curb roadway flooding in Artesia was reported by a storm spotter. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bolton Rd closed at Eagle Draw by Eddy County Emergency Management due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter shared a video of continued flash flooding on Bolton Rd from Eagle Draw near Artesia. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding of the normally dry Fourmile Draw with 4 to 5 feet of water over North Lake Road. Duration is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damaging winds from a microburst caused significant damage to The Living Desert Zoo and Garden State Park in western Carlsbad. Several large trees were broken, fencing was damaged, and a concrete retaining wall was toppled. Time is estimated, and winds are estimated to have been …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 76 MPH was recorded at the ASOS station, KCNM Carlsbad.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was recorded at the AWOS Station, KATS Artesia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 69 MPH was recorded at the ASOS Station, KCNM Carlsbad.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station at Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a 69 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of quarter-size hail near Sever Rivers, off of US HWY 285. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported out of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park's staff evacuated the area. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damages were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station NMC36 Malaga recorded a 67 mph wind gust. The station stopped reporting at 10:55 PM MDT as a line of storms neared, but when it came back online at 12:20 AM MDT (well after the line of storms had passed) it showed a 67 mph wind gust. As such, the time that the…
Hail Hail
Dime-size hail was reported in Carlsbad. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported multiple tree branches down near Main Street on the east side of Carlsbad due to thunderstorm wind gust. The maximum wind gust is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The KCNM Carlsbad ASOS station recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Reports of quarter-size hail received from the public. The time of occurrence was estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports were received from the public of golf to tennis ball-size hail. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The New Mexico Climate Center mesonet station, NMC36 Malaga, recorded a maximum wind gust of 67 MPH. The time is an approximation as communication was lost with the site during the occurrence.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter-sized hail was received from mPING.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter-sized hail was received from mPING.
Hail Hail
A report of golf ball-sized hail was received from mPING.
Hail Hail
A report of ping pong ball-sized hail was received from mPING.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At 2:53 AM MDT, a swift water rescue was conducted near a low-water crossing at Black River near Black River Road. A vehicle was reported to have been swept downstream. No injuries were reported. The time is radar estimated. Property damage is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At 4:41 AM MDT, a swift water rescue was conducted at a low water crossing over the Black River along Higby Hole Road. No injuries were reported. The time is estimated using radar. The property damage is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A social media post showed an oil field road closed due to flooding of a low-water crossing near the Pecos River in far southern Eddy County. The time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter relayed a report from Facebook of ping pong ball to golf ball size hail in Loving.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 2 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 69 | 1 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1 |
| 2009 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 62 | 2 |
| 2006 | 33 | 1 |
| 2005 | 55 | 2 |
| 2004 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 36 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 | 1 |
| 1995 | 49 | 2 |
| 1994 | 22 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 38 | 7 |
| 1991 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990 | 13 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 | 2 |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1963 | 6 | 1 |
| 1962 | 5 | 2 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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