Eddy County, New Mexico tornadoes

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60confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: June 4, 2019, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total601950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay22 of 60

StrongestF2Apr 30, 1976

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries29whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 22 of 60 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

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

Strongest

All 60 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Jun 4, 2019	EF0	0.05 mi	20 yd	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	14.7 mi	880 yd	0
Sep 17, 2016	EF0	0.92 mi	200 yd	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	4 mi	300 yd	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF0	0.22 mi	200 yd	0
Jul 15, 2010	EF0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 28, 2009	EF0	4.56 mi	150 yd	0
Sep 26, 2007	EF0	5.05 mi	200 yd	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 30, 2006	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 6, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	75 yd	0
May 6, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	200 yd	0
May 29, 1999	F0	0.4 mi	70 yd	0
May 22, 1997	F0	2 mi	80 yd	0
Aug 8, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0
Jul 1, 1995	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 1, 1995	F0	1 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 29, 1995	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 20, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 20, 1994	F0	0.3 mi	100 yd	0
May 20, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 12, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 12, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 7, 1992	F2	0.5 mi	73 yd	6
Jun 1, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 1, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 30, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 24, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 13, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 31, 1991	F2	1 mi	283 yd	21
May 31, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 21, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	100 yd	0
May 21, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 15, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 15, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 14, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 21, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 12, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 10, 1989	F1	8 mi	50 yd	0
May 11, 1989	F1	10 mi	50 yd	0
Sep 10, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 25, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 1, 1983	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 5, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 20, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 30, 1976	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	2
Apr 15, 1971	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 27, 1970	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 13, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 22, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 22, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 4, 1965	F1	0.3 mi	167 yd	0
May 30, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 27, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 9, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 2, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 11, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 7, 1959	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0

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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.