El Paso County, Texas
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.
6
Tornado reports
159
Hail reports
154
Floods since 1996
504
All events
13
Deaths
$691.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in El Paso County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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.
Flash flooding occurred across central El Paso with a torrent of water flowing down the mountainside near Fort Blvd and Louisiana St. There was also significant water flow down Nashville St where two deaths were reported as a wall collapsed in the basement of a house and trapped …
The El Paso Police reported a large amount of mud and debris causing a road closure near Doniphan and Sunland Park Drive. The area around Paisano Drive and Executive had to be closed as well due to a large amount of water flooding the intersection. Water entered homes in parts of…
Very heavy rain occurred over northeast and central El Paso with over 5 inches of rain reported in about 4 hours. Several water rescues were reported including at the intersection of Alcan and Fairbanks. Another water rescue was attempted at Vulcan and Diana but resulted in a fat…
Three people were rescued from a drainage canal near Valero gas station at Loop 375 and Gateway North. One lady was rescued from under 3 feet of hail and treated for hypothermia, but later died. Additional flooding was reported near Kenworthy and Salem Dr. with cars stalled out.
Strong thunderstorms developed over portions of eastern New Mexico and far west Texas ahead of an outflow boundary during the early afternoon. One of the storms moved south over southeastern portions of El Paso producing a downburst that struck Horizon City (12 miles southeast of…
Far east El Paso was hardest hit by this second supercell, with extensive golfball to possibly tennis ball size hail falling for 20 minutes. Thousands of automobiles were damaged, with several dealerships suffering much loss. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged and windows br…
A thunderstorm caused a microburst, which destroyed three mobile homes, damaged about 30 others, and overturned a tractor-semitrailer. Twenty-seven people were injured (seven were taken to the hospital, another 20 were just slightly injured). The high winds also damaged or destro…
Supercell thunderstorms (very rare for November in this area) affected much of El Paso. The strongest, which actually weakened before moving into the United States, produced golf ball hail over far east El Paso into Horizon City. This caused record breaking insurance claims for a…
Street flooding was reported on the west side of Trans-Mountain Road with debris. Autos were having a difficult time driving through with a rock slide blocking westbound portions of the road at the mountain top. Several homes and streets in the Vinton and Westway area were floode…
Almost 4 inches of rain fell in the Horizon City, Tornillo and Socorro areas overnight and into the morning of September 12th. Water levels in Tornillo were up to the hoods of some cars. Homes and neighborhoods in Socorro flooded with at least 15 families needing to be evacuated.…
High temperatures on Feb 2nd only warmed up to around 15F degrees across all of El Paso County. This broke the all-time record low high temperature for the city of El Paso. The low temperature on the morning of Feb 3rd fell to around 0F with 1F officially at the El Paso Internati…
Peak wind gust of 79 mph was reported at Chapin High School in east El Paso at 0907MST. Reports of roof damage along Alabama Street including at intersections with Zion Lane, Fred Wilson Avenue and Geronimo Avenue. Awning collapsed at Cohen Stadium near the base of the Franklin M…
Numerous skylights and automobiles were damaged from ping pong ball size hail.
The supercell continued southeastward and dropped golfball size hail on El Paso's lower valley area.
The supercell continued southeastward along I-10 for several miles. According to TxDOT, hundreds of vehicles along the interstate and other highways suffered extensive damage.
A swath of large hail (quarter to hen's egg size) driven by 60 to 70 mph microburst winds caused extensive damage to a portion of west El Paso. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged, car windshields and south-facing house windows smashed. Dozens of automobiles suffered body dam…
The third severe thunderstorm of the night dropped a great amount of quarter to half dollar size hail on far east El Paso. Unfortunately several car dealerships are located in this area and experienced damage to new vehicles. Hail sales were advertised for weeks to follow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A West Texas Mesonet site at Sierra Blanca recorded a peak gust of 60 mph.
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A peak wind gust to 67 mph was recorded at the El Paso Airport.
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The Biggs Air Field ASOS recorded a peak gust of 61 mph.
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The Biggs Air Field ASOS recorded a peak gust of 63 mph.
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The El Paso Airport reported a 74 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video on social media showed flooding over a long length of Doniphan Drive near Sunland Park Drive south to near Executive Center and Paisano. Numerous cars were stalled out along the stretch. Around 1 inch of rain fell in less than an hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding impacted areas around Interstate 10 and Airway as well as frontage roads. Cars were stalled and heavy equipment was needed to remove them. Reports of up to 1.88 inches of rain were reported in this area.
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Video showed fast moving water under 1 foot deep but over the sidewalks on Dyer near Broaddus Avenue. Around 1 inch of rain was reported in this area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports received from KVIA of flooded roadways and stalled vehicles near Lomaland and Vista del Sol.
Hail Hail
A social media post showed hail stones up to 1 inches in diameter approximately 7 miles north-northeast of El Paso.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain occurred around El Paso county with a maximum total of 1.31 inches reported about 8 miles east-southeast of El Paso where a canopy at a gas station collapsed due to heavy rainfall. Other reports included 1.13 inches at the El Paso Airport and 0.91 inches about 5 miles …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hueco Tanks reported 1.54 inches of rain which caused flash flooding at the state park causing the road out to be blocked and visitors stranded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Outflow winds blew over a tree and pulled down a powerline leaving the area around the El Pavon Apartments without power.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 1.84 inches of rain fell at the El Paso Airport which brought the 24 hour total to 1.95 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Radar estimated almost 2.5 inches of rainfall north of Fabens which created ponding of water as well as water running into structures including a restaurant in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media reported streets near Redd and Doniphan inundated with water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closures were reported on 1st Street in Canutillo due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported by the Emergency Manager which shut down Interstate 10, Executive and Paisano as well as water rescues being needed at Mesa and Mesita. A nearby Mesonet site recorded 1.8 inches in one hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at Hueco Tanks State Park. Low water crossing topped with over 6 inches of water leading into the park.
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Roads were closed around downtown El Paso near Wyoming and Kansas over to Interstate 10 near Piedras. Roads were impassable at some places. Flash flooding also caused several walls to collapse further north near US 54 and Fort Blvd. An apartment building in the area southwest of …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding, sand and debris on South Desert Blvd was reported at the Interstate 10 Anthony on-ramp.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported in a strip mall parking lot on North Loop Drive north of Horizon Blvd with people playing in boats. Moderate street flooding was also reported along Socorro road about 2 miles northwest of Socorro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was shown at the Campo del Sol subdivision in northeast El Paso. In addition, media showed flooding on the Interstate 10 on ramp near downtown El Paso.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Fabens Mesonet station run by the Texas Water Development Board recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media post in the area showing multiple spots of standing and flowing water on roadways south of the airport.
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Social Media post of downed powerlines at Ft. Bliss.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported flash flooding along Dyer near US 54. Social media showed a flooded AutoZone parking lot.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 40 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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