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Taos County, New Mexico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
17
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
52
All events
1
Deaths
$7.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taos County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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 62 year old Taos woman was found dead in the side yard of her home. The death appeared to be an accidental fall and exposure to subzero temperatures.
Snow squall. An intense line of thunderstorms with rain and snow moved quickly through Taos County early in the morning. An AWOS station in Taos measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph, but damage estimates within the city and surrounding areas indicate wind speeds of 80 to 100 mph a…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust knocked down a few 8 inch or larger poplar tree limbs down over power lines near Camino de la Placita and Beimer Avenue in Taos, NM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wild Rivers RAWS measured a 58 mph wind gust as virga showers and a dry thunderstorm moved through the site.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Multiple mudslides were reported on NM 36 between Questa and Red River and Forest Service Road 134 between Questa and Midnight Meadows.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Monsoon rains resulted in a mudslide along NM Highway 38 at mile marker 9 approximately 3 miles west of Red River. Both lanes were closed with no estimated time of return to service. Rainfall over a period of time this summer resulting in a gradual loosening of the hillside is th…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Localized heavy rain near Taos clogged an arroyo, causing water to flood the Los Cordovas area. Blueberry Hill Road at Lower Las Colonias Road was closed due to flash flooding with water two feet in depth. Two nearby houses had about one foot of standing water inside. New Mexico …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A rock slide was reported along Highway 68 between Taos and Embudo. This rock slide was likely caused by repeated rounds of rainfall and not just this one event. Exact time of the rock slide is unknown and is estimated from radar. Damages are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An AWOS station near Taos measured a 58 mph wind gust associated with downburst winds from nearby shower activity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet station near Arroyo Seco measured a 74 mph wind gust associated with strong downburst winds from nearby showers.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph wind gust was measured near El Prado from strong downburst winds associated with nearby shower activity.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Ojo Caliente resulted in flash flooding. Flood waters reportedly entered at least one mobile home, and debris and water covered many secondary roads east of U.S. Highway 285. The extent of damage to the mobile home is unknown, and damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An estimated 1.5 to 4 inches of heavy rainfall over the course of 3 hours resulted in flash flooding across the historic Picuris Pueblo. As water over topped an arroyo, flood waters rapidly entered the tribal administration building which sustained damages to the flooring. A gym,…
Hail Hail
A member of the public in Red River reported penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A broken line of thunderstorms moving through Taos produced a brief wind gust up to 60 mph.
Dust Devil Dust Devil
A large dust devil moved across state road 150 and over the Medley restaurant north of Taos. A large section of roofing was torn off the restaurant. The restaurant was closed for several days. Fortunately there were no injuries. Damage amounts have been estimated based on news fo…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A Facebook user posted a video of a landspout tornado near Ute Mountain in Taos County.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies near Lama.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NM-567 closed due to flash flooding near Carson.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters at Bobcat Pass.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NM-38 closed due to mud slide over the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taos Airport reported a peak wind gust up to 61 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A mudslide closed state road 38 two miles west of Red River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Large mudslide over state highway 138 at mile marker 9. Large boulders covered the highway. Road closed for nearly four hours.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud near Taos. No damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fire marshal reported a tremendous sudden burst of torrential rainfall. A fast flowing mudslide surged over highway 38 between mile markers 8 and 9. A video of the event was posted to FB.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused a mudslide along NM 38, causing it to close for 2 hours. The rain also caused a rockslide to close all but one lane of County Road 578.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported penny size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated wind gusts of 60 mph that were aided by nearby convection.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported that Earthship Way road was washed out from swiftly moving water.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail Blueberry Hill.
Flood Flood
State EOC Situation Report #7 and NM DOT indicated NM 68 was closed due to rockslides and debris flow over the roadway.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Retired NWS Meteorologist reported several funnel clouds with a storm 5 miles northwest of Taos.
Hail Hail
Penny hail reported 6 miles south of Taos.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong wind spun a 9000 pound Aero Commander 690 twin engine turbo prop about 120 degrees. Aircraft undamaged.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail reported a few miles north of Questa.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado, likely a landspout, occurred two miles south of the Highway 64 and 285 intersection. The tornado tore the roof off a barn and ripped up some fencing.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two barns were blown down and another suffered considerable damage at Penasco. In addition, a willow tree was blown down.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
A 40 year North Carolina man hiking on Wheeler Peak fell 100 feet after being struck by lightning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds ripped away a portion of the roof from the Hacienda Inn. No injuries were reported. The area of the hotel damaged had been closed for months.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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