Far Northeast Plains storm history
Storm events recorded in Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
48
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$35K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
Showers produced a high wind gust from a dry microburst 2 miles east northeast of Clayton.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to 15 inches of snow fell over the Far northeast Plains with drifts up to five feet.
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The Clayton ASOS reported wind gusts between 62 and 64 mph for 30 minutes. The peak wind gust of 64 mph occurred at 524pm, as the leading edge of the front went through. Sustained winds between 44 and 51 mph were also recorded during this time frame.
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Wind gusts of 60 mph were estimated at the Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility in Clayton.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 58 mph was also recorded at the Clayton ASOS at 1110pm MST.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
High Wind High Wind
Strong winds were measured in Clayton and were accompanied by snow, which reduced visibilities and created hazardous travel conditions.
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Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions and extreme snows of 30 inches developed across far northeast New Mexico in the final stages of storms that had plagued other areas of the state for nearly 36 hours. Wide spread road closures stranded numerous motorists that took refuge as quests in nearby ran…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to ten inches of snow fell across western and northwest Union County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snow fell in Union County at Hayden, Clayton and elsewhere.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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Drought Drought
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |