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Socorro County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
188
All events
1
Deaths
$44.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Socorro County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
A 93-year old woman died from a lightning caused fire at her home of 80 years. She died from smoke inhalation.
The initial round of intense rainfall on the 10th and 11th flooded numerous roadways and homes then subsequent heavy rainfall through the 15th created extreme flooding. County emergency management indicated a total of at least 16 roads were washed out and damaged severely across …
Hail Hail
Law enforcement observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm on State Highway 169 at mile marker 28.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter in Bernardo observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter at U.S. Highway 60 and State Highway 47 observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter on U.S. Highway 60 near the Socorro and Valencia County border observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures on social media show floodwaters covering I-25 NB at mile marker 178 with one lane blocked. Floodwaters containing debris was also observed flowing across State Highway 116.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter in Magdalena reported an estimated peak wind gust of about 60 mph from a severe thunderstorm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported flooded streets with fast flowing water going over curbs in the town of Magdelena.
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The Stallion WIT mesonet on the White Sands Missile Range measured a 65 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm just south of the site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorms in the area resulted in a peak wind gust of 64 mph at the Tower 6 mesonet station on the White Sands Missile Range.
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Severe thunderstorms in the area resulted in a peak wind gust of 75 mph at the Little Burro mesonet station on the White Sands Missile Range.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm resulted in a peak wind gust of 83 mph at the Chupadera RAWS on the White Sands Missile Range.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Overnight flood waters inundated a residence in Las Nutrias along NM 304. Flood waters also closed NM 304 at Las Nutrias Road, washing dirt onto the highway requiring debris removal later that day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station at Stallion Runway on the White Sands Missile Range measured a 61 mph wind gust from nearby virga showers and dry thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station at Little Burro on the White Sands Missile Range measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph from nearby virga showers and dry thunderstorms.
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Thunderstorms produced a peak wind gust of 62 mph at the Mine mesonet on the White Sands Missile Range.
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The Sevilleta mesonet station recorded a 59 mph wind gust from thunderstorm outflow. Time estimated based on radar reflectivity.
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WSM40 Mine White Sands Missile Range recorded a 63mph thunderstorm wind gust.
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The Little Burro mesonet on the White Sand Missile Range observed a peak wind gust of 64 mph from nearby thunderstorms.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 1 inch hail in Chamizal from a severe thunderstorm.
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Nearby thunderstorms resulted in a peak wind gust of 68 mph at the Mine Mesonet on the White Sands Missile Range.
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The Harry Mesonet on the White Sands Missile Range observed a high wind gust of 62 mph from nearby high based storm activity.
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Stallion Runway station measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several flood areas along White Sands Missile Range Road Seven. Water was two to three feet deep with mud and debris on the road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet station within the White Sands Missile Range measured a 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet station within the White Sands Missile Range measured a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Hail Hail
The county emergency manager estimated quarter size hail in Socorro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain northwest of Magdalena caused flash flooding along New Mexico State Road 169 at mile marker 9.8, forcing the closure of the roadway. No damages are known.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain near Alamo caused flash flooding along New Mexico State Road 169 and mile marker 29. Damages are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Forest thinning in the Magdalena Mountains resulted in a flash flooding event that made it easier for water to rush down an unnamed canyon. Floodwaters left behind a pile of debris 6 feet high and 20 feet wide that included steel fence posts and barbed wire, damaged trailed, and …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 60 mph wind gust associated with strong downburst winds from nearby shower and thunderstorm activity.
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A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
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A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
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A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
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A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Hail Hail
A COOP observer near Gran Quivira reported quarter size hail with a severe thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 64 mph wind gust likely associated with thunderstorm outflow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 73 mph wind gust likely associated with thunderstorm outflow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station south of Bingham measured a 66 mph wind gust likely associated with thunderstorm outflow.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm near Luis Lopez produced estimated pea to half inch size hail which accumulated between 6 to 8 inches deep along Interstate 25. The highest accumulations were observed along Interstate 25 between mile markers 144 and 145 which resulted in multiple vehicle accidents…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded portions of New Mexico State Road 52 which rendered the roadway impassable. The New Mexico Department of Transportation was forced to close to roadway for several hours as a result. The extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Strong thunderstorms that moved southwest through Socorro County brought heavy rain with reports of one to two inches. This resulted in widespread flooding across central Socorro County. The La Joya area was especially impacted with additional damage to the La Joya Acequia. A lar…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter near Magdalena estimated 60 mph wind gusts from a severe thunderstorm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches severely impacted the Socorro area as well as areas north of the city into the early morning hours of July 7th. The Socorro County emergency manager reported that irrigation ditches throughout Socorro County were impa…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A trained spotter south of U.S. Highway 380 observed a landspout near Bingham. No damage was recorded.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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