Eddy County Plains storm history
Storm events recorded in Eddy County Plains, New Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
257
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
2
Floods
1
Deaths
$2.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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.
High Wind High Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a 60mph wind gust, along with other intermittent high wind gusts.
High Wind High Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured a wind gust of 63 mph, along with other intermittent high wind gusts.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet Site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS (KCNM).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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…
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed by the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS (KCNM).
High Wind High Wind
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.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
The Carlsad Caverns City Airport (KCNM) reported a quarter-mile visibility or less due to blowing dust.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS station.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, BATN5 Batdraw.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS station.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
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…
High Wind High Wind
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.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
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.
High Wind High Wind
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.
High Wind High Wind
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.
High Wind High Wind
At the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC61 4.9W Hope, a maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was recorded.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 82 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, GW0175 Lakewood.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 68 MPH was observed at the Artesia AWOS station.
High Wind High Wind
At the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC01 1.1S Atoka, a maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, CPPN5 Caprock.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 74 MPH was observed at the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS station.
High Wind High Wind
At the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC35 Loving High School, a maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, BATN5 Batdraw.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
A multiple vehicle accident was reported along US Highway 285 between Carlsbad and Artesia due to low visibility from blowing dust. Injuries were reported, but no further information was provided. Wind gusts were observed to be between 60 and 70 MPH in the area. The property dama…
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Eddy County emergency management reported multiple vehicle accidents along US Highway 285 between Carlsbad and Loving due to low visibility from blowing dust. Injuries were reported, but no further information was received. Wind gusts were between 60 and 70 MPH in the region. The…
High Wind High Wind
There were several reports of downed signs, downed power poles, damage to roofs, and trees down in the Carlsbad area. The time is an estimation. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 70 MPH with this damage. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
A report of an uprooted tree due to high winds was received from South Artesia. The wind speeds were estimated to have been approximately 60 mph. The property damage cost is an estimation.
High Wind High Wind
A tree was blown over, damaging a fence and the side of a house in Hobbs. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 60 MPH. The property damage cost is an estimation.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was reported at the Artesia AWOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, CPPN5 Caprock.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 86 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was observed at the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC36 Malaga.
High Wind High Wind
At the New Mexico Climate Center station, NMC35 Loving High School, a maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the RAWS station, BATN5 Batdraw.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 74 MPH was observed at the Carlsbad Caverns Airport ASOS.
High Wind High Wind
Westerly synoptic winds at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP, resulted in a maximum wind gust of 70 MPH.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |