National Weather ServiceNew MexicoSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 746 severe thunderstorm warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 417 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 486, 26% above the average of 386 for those months in 2008-2025. San Miguel was covered most often (957 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does New Mexico get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 486 |
| 2025 | 746 |
| 2024 | 470 |
| 2023 | 645 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2021 | 499 |
| 2020 | 252 |
| 2019 | 410 |
| 2018 | 438 |
| 2017 | 668 |
| 2016 | 336 |
| 2015 | 588 |
| 2014 | 393 |
| 2013 | 339 |
| 2012 | 265 |
| 2011 | 149 |
| 2010 | 322 |
| 2009 | 397 |
| 2008 | 403 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | 957 | 278 | September 25, 2026 |
| Union | 955 | 304 | September 30, 2026 |
| Quay | 825 | 268 | September 30, 2026 |
| Chaves | 699 | 193 | September 30, 2026 |
| Harding | 685 | 209 | September 16, 2026 |
| Colfax | 677 | 228 | September 16, 2026 |
| Guadalupe | 640 | 191 | August 26, 2026 |
| Roosevelt | 639 | 217 | September 30, 2026 |
| Otero | 620 | 158 | September 29, 2026 |
| Lea | 617 | 207 | September 30, 2026 |
| Curry | 540 | 161 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 526 | 116 | September 25, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Eddy, NM
Expired 11:45 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lea, Andrews and Gaines, NM and TX
Expired 11:00 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Eddy, Lea and Loving, NM and TX
Expired 10:00 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Eddy, NM
Expired 6:45 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Dona Ana, Otero and El Paso, NM and TX
Expired 4:15 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Otero, NM
Expired 3:30 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Otero, NM
Expired 3:15 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Otero, NM
Expired 2:45 p.m. MDT, September 29, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.