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Sierra 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.
5
Tornado reports
41
Hail reports
63
Floods since 1996
150
All events
2
Deaths
$6.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sierra County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
The Sierra County Emergency Manager reported several bridges washed out and evacuations taking place around Truth or Consequences. A total of 3.35 inches of rain was reported at the New Mexico State Veterans Home. One death was reported by State Police in Ash Canyon near Elephant…
There was extensive flash flooding of roads and buildings around Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg. Near-zero visibility was reported in the heavy rain along with pea sized hail. A trained spotter reported 4.10 inches of rain in about one hour. A car was washed off the road.…
Storm survey revealed numerous boats damaged at Marina Del Sur on the south end of Elephant Butte Lake. A couple of metal roofs covering the boats were torn off and/or collapsed and concrete slabs anchoring down the structures were pulled out of the water. An eyewitness described…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Spaceport America AWOS recorded a peak gust of 64 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media video showed evidence of mud flows and damage from flash flooding near the town of Monticello.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report showed snapped power poles around Monticello as well as a damaged barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Truth or Consequences Airport reported a peak gust of 77 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Salt Creek Mesonet Station reported a peak gust of 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were reported down throughout Percha Dam State Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Range Road on the White Sands Missile Range was washed out from flooding. Time is approximate.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A report of 2.27 inches of rain reported approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Hillsboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mescal Canyon low water crossing at Turtleback Ave was flooded and too dangerous to cross. Discharge from the Mescal Canyon caused a 0.65 foot backwater spike on the Rio Grande gauge below Elephant Butte Dam, upstream of Mescal Canyon. Water levels on the Rio Grande came close to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated based on radar. EM Reported several damaged structures including a roof blown from a house, damaged restroom at the golf course and 6 power poles snapped. All of this was between the golf course southward to Broadway Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Denver WIT Mesonet site on the White Sands Missile Range recorded a peak gust of 60 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sierra County dispatch reported flooding across Truth or Consequences, Elephant Butte and Williamsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak gust of 59 mph was recorded by the ASOS at the Truth or Consequences Airport.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observer reported 2.99 inches in Kingston and another report in Hillsboro of 2.15 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several videos from a spotter as well as verbal confirmation of flash flooding near Highway 142.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mud and debris were across Highway 28 at mile marker 22. Hillsboro during the overnight hours received around 1.50 inches of rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Cuchillo Creek was crossing over the road, making it impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The KTCS ASOS reported a peak gust of 62 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Salt Creek mesonet site on White Sands Missile Range.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Truth or Consequences Airport reported a 62 mph gust from a likely microburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded at Spaceport America AWOS.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Over 2 inches of rain fell between 5 PM and 6 PM causing flash flooding to occur around Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg. Water and debris covered portions of Highway 187 making the road impassable. Las Palomas Canyon Road was also flooded. One water rescue was required. Al…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak gust of 72 mph was recorded with a wet microburst north of the White Sands Missile Range.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees were blown down, two sheds blown over and a roof was blown off of a restaurant.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Spotter reported water 4 feet deep crossing Highway 52 at the low water crossing in Winston.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail and very heavy rain along with high winds near Sierra/Socorro County line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 187 at mile marker 35 south of Williamsburg was closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water and debris were flowing across Highways 52 and 59. Hermosa Road was also closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
All the low water crossings south of Hillsboro were flowing across Highway 27.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail in Palomas Canyon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous reports of flash flooding were received around a 5 mile radius of Williamsburg. Flooding was reported on King Canyon Road and water was above bridge level on Highway 187 along with debris on the road. Palomas Creek was flooded about 6 miles northwest of the I-25 bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported across Highway 142 in Monticello.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cuchillo Creek overflowed and flooded Highway 52 in Winston. Water was up to 2 feet deep across the highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Animas Creek was flowing over Capaz Road making it impassable.
Hail Hail
Largest stones were three-quarters of an inch in diameter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water crossing highway 52 to a depth of 2.5 feet. Also pea sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Pea to nickel sized hail accumulated 1 inch deep.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Poverty Creek rapidly rising and crossing Highway 52 with a depth of 2 to 3 feet.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
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