Southern Lea County storm history
Storm events recorded in Southern Lea County, New Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
38
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$17K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Law enforcement reported 1 to 2 inches of snowfall throughout the day in Eunice. The time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
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Law enforcement reported 2 inches on the ground in Jal, though mentioned some melting had occurred. The time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
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A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9690 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 70 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9687 Eunice.
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A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9688 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 17NW Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9687 Eunice.
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A maximum wind gust of 67 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9690 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9689 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the CWOP station, FW9690 Jal.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
New Mexico Highway 128 was closed west of Jal due to blowing dust, which resulted in near zero visibility. Wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph were observed in the area.
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A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was observed at the CWOP station, FW9689 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was reported at the CWOP station, FW9688 Jal.
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A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded at the CWOP mesonet station FW9687 Eunice.
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A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was reported by the CWOP mesonet station FW9690 Jal.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Seven inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in 21 miles west northwest of Jal.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The high temperature for the day reached 110 degrees at the Paducah RAWS.
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Blizzard Blizzard
Report of 12-15 inches of snow with drifts of 3-4 feet due to northeast winds of 25-35 mph and gusts near 50 mph at Eunice.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice and snow accumulations resulted in road closures in New Mexico, including U.S. Highway 82 from Lovington to the Texas State line.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
One quarter inch of ice accumulation reported in the Winkler County Airport Automated Surface Observing System, just 14 miles south of the Lea County line. In addition, roads were closed in central Lea County on December 30th and 31st with southern Lea County in between the ice a…
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Ice Storm Ice Storm
A quarter inch of ice accumulation reported in Jal. Freezing rain on the 5th was followed by sleet the night of the 5th and morning of the 6th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow reported in Jal.
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A total of 4-5 inches of snowfall was estimated in southern Lea county.
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Storm total snowfall at Jal was 4 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Six power poles were blown down/snapped in Eunice and Jal.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One half to one inch of snow fell in Jal from 12/03/09 to 12/04/09.
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Accumulating snowfall additionally occurred over southern Lea County. Storm total snow accumulations totaled three inches at Jal.
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Dust Storm Dust Storm
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Strong west winds took roofs off some small dwellings in Eunice.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |