Colfax County, New Mexico tornadoes

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22confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: July 15, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total221950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 22
StrongestF3May 29, 1964
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries48whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Colfax County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 5Jun: 7Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 22 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 4: 53 PM: 1: 5: 16 PM: 1: 3: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
17
EF1
2
EF2
1
EF3
1
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, May 29, 1964

1 deaths, 8 injuries Strongest

F3, May 29, 1964

3 mile path Longest path

3 miles, F3

May 29, 1964, whole path Widest

100 yards, F0

June 25, 1960
Every tornado

All 22 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 15, 2023EFU0.65 mi10 yd00
May 28, 2021EF00.52 mi30 yd00
May 28, 2021EF00.56 mi60 yd00
Aug 9, 2018EF02.27 mi80 yd00
May 10, 2017EF01.66 mi50 yd00
Jun 8, 2014EF01.08 mi50 yd00
Jun 8, 2014EF01.39 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 2014EF00.85 mi100 yd00
Jun 16, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2003F00.5 mi100 yd00
Oct 11, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Oct 11, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Oct 11, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Oct 11, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 25, 1996F22 mi50 yd05
Aug 17, 1992F10.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 3, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 1, 1977F12 mi23 yd01
Jul 27, 1971F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1969F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1964F33 mi10 yd18
Jun 25, 1960F02 mi100 yd034
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.