National Weather ServiceNew MexicoTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 15 tornado warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 82% below the average of 16 for those months in 2008-2025. Chaves was covered most often (51 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does New Mexico get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves | 51 | 8 | May 5, 2025 |
| Union | 41 | 10 | June 8, 2025 |
| San Miguel | 40 | 3 | July 19, 2023 |
| Roosevelt | 35 | 9 | June 5, 2025 |
| Lea | 34 | 9 | April 27, 2025 |
| Quay | 34 | 2 | May 2, 2025 |
| Curry | 31 | 11 | September 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 30 | 1 | May 31, 2023 |
| Harding | 25 | 2 | July 16, 2023 |
| Guadalupe | 20 | 1 | May 12, 2024 |
| Torrance | 20 | 3 | May 26, 2023 |
| Eddy | 17 | 0 | March 13, 2019 |
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.
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. 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.