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Eddy County Plains County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
2
Floods since 1996
281
All events
1
Deaths
$2.8M
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.
A radio station in Artesia reported an accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 62/180 near Carlsbad. A New Mexico State Police Officer reported that visibility at the time of the accident was around 30 feet. Two cars were involved in the accident. The occupant of one of the cars w…
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a couple of 58 mph wind gusts.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a period of high winds, including gusts up to 65 mph.
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The AWOS Station KATS Artesia measured a period of high wind gusts and high sustained winds.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP briefly measured high wind gusts, likely associated with a downburst due to virga. The strongest gust reached 60 mph.
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The Mesonet/RAWS station CPPN5 measured a 58 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured numerous high winds gusts and sustained winds over 40 mph, including a 72 mph wind gust.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a period of intermittent high winds, including a gust of 66 mph.
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The West Texas Mesonet station at Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a period of high wind gusts, including gusts up to 59 mph.
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The West Texas Mesonet Station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP recorded a wind gust of 58 mph, as well as intermittent instances of sustained 40 mph winds through the time period.
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The ASOS station KCNM Carlsbad measured a brief period of high winds, which included a 61 mph wind gust.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured intermittent high winds through the afternoon of the 18th into the early morning hours of the 19th. A maximum wind gust of 89 mph was recorded during this period.
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The West Texas Mesonet Station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured intermittent instances of high wind throughout the day, including sustained winds over 40 mph and a 72 mph wind gust.
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The ASOS station KCNM Carlsbad measured instances of high winds for about an hour and a half, including a 60 mph wind gust.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a 59 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A member of the public reported 6.5 inches of snow on Facebook north of Artesia over two days. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and spotter reports.
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Around 5-8 inches of snowfall totals have been reported across Artesia. 5 inches was reported at the Artesia Municipal Airport, while localized spots north of town had higher amounts. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and spotter reports.
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A combined total of 0.5 inches of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Carlsbad by a trained spotter. 0.4 inches of sleet and 0.1 inches of ice accumulation was measured. The start of the event was estimated by radar and spotter reports.
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A trained spotter reported a two-day storm total snow/sleet accumulation of 4.3 inches with a liquid equivalent of 0.89 inches. Light snow continued after the report came in. The total duration of the event is estimated by radar and the spotter's reports.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured intermittent sustained winds between 40-42 mph following the passage of a front.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured numerous high wind gusts, including a gust to 90 mph.
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The ASOS station KCNM Carlsbad measured intermittent high wind gusts, including a 60 mph gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
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A trained spotter reported 9.8 inches of snow had fallen on the northwest side of Carlsbad after falling most of the day. According to the spotter's updates, Winter Storm criteria was achieved around 8:30am MST. The total time of snowfall occurrence is partially estimated from ra…
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A trained spotter shared a comment from social media reporting 3 inches of snowfall from the roof of the Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitors Center. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
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A trained storm spotter reported that a friend posted a video on social media of heavy snow falling between Carlsbad and Artesia (in Lakewood). The report of 2 inches came in at 0845 MST, and light snow continued into the afternoon. The total time of occurrence is partially estim…
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A member of the public reported 1 inch of snow accumulation 4 miles south of Artesia at 1013 MST. Light snow continued into the afternoon. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a 60mph wind gust, along with other intermittent high wind gusts.
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The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a wind gust of 63 mph, along with other intermittent high wind gusts.
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LANDSPOUT. Location: 32.350,-103.830/32.350,-103.835. A landspout was reported by the public via social media at the intersection of Wipp Road and NM 128. The beginning and ending locations of the landspout are radar estimated. The size of the landspout was approximately 25 yards…
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LANDSPOUT. Location: 32.30,-104.11/32.30,-104.10. A storm spotter reported a landspout west of Loving, New Mexico. The amount of time it lasted is estimated, as are the wind gusts associated with it. No damage was observed.
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A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet Site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
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A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS (KCNM).
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LANDSPOUT. Location: 32.370,-104.170/32.380,-104.165. A short-lived landspout, lasting less than 2 minutes, was observed by the public about 5 miles southeast of Carlsbad moving north-northeastward. The landspout was approximately 25 yards in width. The track is approximate. No d…
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A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed by the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS (KCNM).
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A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS (KATS).
Dust Storm Dust Storm
A trained spotter shared video of a large plume of dust moving into Carlsbad in association with thunderstorm outflow. The Carlsbad Caverns ASOS station also reported significantly reduced visibility. Time is estimated.
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A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
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The Carlsad Caverns City Airport (KCNM) reported a quarter-mile visibility or less due to blowing dust.
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A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS station.
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A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
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A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, BATN5 Batdraw.
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A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS station.
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Eddy County local law enforcement reported at least 13 vehicle accidents, mainly on US Highway 25. Approximately 30 to 40 vehicles were involved in all accidents. Injuries were reported, but no further information was provided. Blowing dust along US Highway 285 caused by high win…
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Eddy County Emergency Management reported at least four power poles blown down in Carlsbad due to high winds. The estimated wind speeds for this damage were approximately 80 MPH. The time and amount of property damage are estimates.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
The public reported blowing dust along US Highway 82 between Hope and Artesia, resulting in near-zero visibility. Traffic was stopped. The time is estimated.
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A trained spotter sent pictures and video of near-zero visibility due to blowing dust north of Artesia. The duration for this report is an estimation.
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The public reported that a tree was knocked down by high winds near Hope. The wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 70 MPH. The time of the event and the amount of property damage are estimations.
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A trained spotter reported that between 3 and 6 power poles were blown down at multiple intersections in Artesia. The wind speeds for this damage were approximately 70 MPH. Time is approximate, and the amount of property damage is an estimate.
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At the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC61 4.9W Hope, a maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was recorded.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | 58 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
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