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San Miguel County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
282
Hail reports
70
Floods since 1996
422
All events
4
Deaths
$7.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in San Miguel County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
Training thunderstorms across the southern portion of the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar in San Miguel County produced an estimated 2 to 4 inches of rainfall within the Tecolote Creek and Gallinas Creek areas which caused significant and catastropic flash flooding. Flash …
Hail up to the size of baseballs reported with supercell storm north of Trementina. This may be the same storm that resulted in a fatal aircraft accident of an elderly man attempting to reach a private air strip in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Las Vegas Municipal Airport measured a brief 58 mph wind gust from nearby thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The KLVS ASOS measured a 64 mph wind gust from outflow enhanced by a nearby decaying convective showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
A trained spotter near San Jose reported mostly quarter to ping pong ball size hailstones, with a few stones as large as 2.50 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An observer at Conchas Lake State Park estimated a 60 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm. The thunderstorm also dropped pea size hail at the site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wet microburst from a severe thunderstorm resulted in an 81 mph wind gust at the Las Vegas Municipal Airport.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer near Rowe observed a significant amount of penny to nickel size hail with a hail accumulation depth of over 2 inches. Some minor flooding was observed with a glacier like mass of ice and debris. The hail ended up destroying the observer's orchard, corn, and to…
Tornado EFU Tornado
Broadcast media shared a viewer photo of a landspout tornado in Las Vegas New Mexico. Location and time are an estimate based on information provided from broadcast media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar produced high flow in an arroyo feeding into Manuelitas Creek. This overflowed banks and splashed over the bridge on County Road A4A.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station at I-25 at Rowe measured a 58 mph wind gust from thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
A trained spotter in far eastern San Miguel County observed dime to ping pong ball size hail from a severe thunderstorm. The hail resulted in some minor dents to the spotter's vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The San Miguel County Fire Chief shared delayed reports of flash flooding occurring in several locations of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar from a thunderstorm. Water flowing over roadways was reported southwest of Sapello at County Roads A2 and A3 near Las Dispensas, Cou…
Hail Hail
A trained spotter just west of downtown Las Vegas observed 2 inches of nickel size hail from a strong thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A spotter in Romeroville observed dime to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Viewer near San Geronimo looking to the northeast observed a tornado in the distance.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter near Tierra Monte observed quarter size diameter hail which resulted in minor damage to the spotter's vehicle.
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported that flooding from the rain on snow event that had ended on earlier in the week was continuing due to the fast warm-up in temperatures exacerbating the snowmelt. Flood impacts included streams and creeks overtopping area highways near Pendaries between …
Flood Flood
A trained spotter near Chacon, NM confirmed reports from various sources across social media and broadcast media of flooding across the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from a combination of heavy rain and heavy rain on snow within the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn …
Hail Hail
A trained spotter 9 miles southeast of Variadero observed 2 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A strong storm dropped nickel size hail in Las Vegas, NM close to Grande Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in multiple low water crossings along County Road A19A being flooded with several inches of water. Additionally, parts of San Pablo Creek and Tecolote Creek overflowed its banks in the Mineral Hill area.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was observed near Trujillo on State Highway 104 from a quick moving strong storm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported flooding over the bridge crossing County Road A4A, just west of NM 94. Event time estimated based on radar reflectivity and time report occurred.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flooding on the north end of County Road A-1 in Sapello, NM. The Sapello Fire Department reported 2 foot deep water over the roadway. Event time estimated based on radar reflectivity and time report occurred.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Damage from flash flooding occurred along County Road A3A. Debris and rubble were scattered across roadways and driveways with some vehicles trapped in the debris. Another video in the same area showed vehicles trapped in flash flooding in Rincon Montoso southwest of Rociada. Pro…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A radio report of flash flooding was received from heavy rain on the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar along NM Highway 94 just north and west of Sapello, NM.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred in Las Vegas on Mills Avenue near the state Behavior Health Institute Building.
Hail Hail
An observer at Tecolotito observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A very brief and ragged tornado touched down in the rural countryside of San Miguel County north of Las Vegas and Interstate 25. No damage was observed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains overnight produced flash flooding along NM-65 just north and northwest of Las Vegas, NM. There were no reports of damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains on the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon burn scar resulted in flash flooding and water over the highway at multiple points of State Road 283 just west of Las Vegas, NM. There were no reports of damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flooding reported along Tecolote Creek in Mineral Hill stretching over to NM Highway 283 from mile markers 3 to 13 that closed the highway. Any damage is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding from heavy rains closed NM Highway 65 from mile markers 2 to 4 or one mile south of Montezuma where culverts were washed out. Flowing water 1 to 3 feet deep also reported over El Llano Road, Cinder Road, Palo Verde Road and at the intersection of 7th Street and Mil…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding and debris flow within the eastern edge of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar resulted in a bridge being washed out along County Road A3. Exact location is unknown and damage is an estimate.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A trained spotter reported debris including trees and mud coming down the mountain from intense storms. Timing is an estimate based on radar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Multiple areas of water and hail across NM 161 with debris flow making the highway impassable. Field and drainage flooding was also reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Underpass to I-25 Exit 361 flooded with rapidly rushing water and widespread flooding in the fields along the interstate. That road was covered with several inches of small hail.
Hail Hail
Accumulated hail up to quarters in size was embedded within flash flooding over I-25 near and just south of Watrous.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail accumulated to about 3 inches deep in some parts downtown Las Vegas, NM. There was minor flooding that resulted in town.
Hail Hail
A copious amount of nickel to quarter sized hail resulted in the dispatch of New Mexico Department of Transportation snowplows on Interstate 25.
Hail Hail
The Las Vegas Animal Care shelter suffered hail damage. A window was knocked out, and crates and kennels were damaged. There were no injuries reported.
Hail Hail
The District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service in Las Vegas reported half-dollar sized hail at their district office building. Hail damage to the roof was reported with a leak resulting from the damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Damage assessment conducted by San Miguel Emergency Management discovered damage to a roof of one house, an overturned chicken coop near the damaged house, and power poles downed between Escondido Lane and Wyatt Dr. intersecting County Road A1.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NWS Flood survey found evidence of multiple mud/debris flow overs County Road A3A. There was also evidence of water over a bridge and culvert. Debris left behind by the waters was stuck against guard rails.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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