Strong Wind in New Mexico

Events

57

Deaths

5

Injuries

3

Damage

$633,000

• Strong Wind in New Mexico, May 24, 20153 deaths · 3 injured · 1 eventThe wet May pattern continued as yet another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over central New Mexico. This activity produced gusty and erratic outflow winds along with heavy rain and small hail across the Albuquerque Metro Area during the afternoon hours.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, March 3, 20131 death · $100,000 · 52 kt wind · 2 eventsStrong westerly winds aloft combined with a deepening lee trough to produce widespread gusty surface winds over portions of the east slopes of the central mountain and the high plains.
• Winter Storm and Damaging Winds in New Mexico, December 14 to 15, 20212 injured · $11 million · 90 kt wind · 44 eventsAn abnormally strong storm system more typical of spring rather than early winter strengthened over the western United States early in the week of December 13, 2021.
• Strong Wind in New Mexico, October 3, 20161 death · 1 eventBreezy to locally windy conditions developed over the Jemez Mountains on the afternoon of October 3rd. Various observing stations around the area reported southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph during the early to mid afternoon hours.
• Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, June 12, 2010$1.3 million · 2.75 in hail · 21 eventsA cold front stalled over the eastern plains, along with an approaching trough, brought moisture, lift and instability to far eastern New Mexico on the 12th. Numerous large hail was observed along with a few high wind reports.
• Wildfire and High Wind in New Mexico, April 1 to 19, 2011$1.5 million · 61 kt wind · 11 eventsAs a storm system approached New Mexico on the 3rd, the mid level gradient and surface pressure gradient increased sharply, leading to high, damaging winds. These strong winds fueled a new wildfire near Ruidoso.
• Tornado and Heavy Snow in New Mexico, December 27 to 29, 2019$350,000 · EF1 · 12 eventsAn upper level low pressure system that moved slowly northeast from Arizona into New Mexico on December 27, 2019 produced light to moderate mountain snow with valley rain.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in New Mexico, June 5 to 7, 2023$191,000 · 1.5 in hail · 19 eventsAn upper-level low off the coast of California helped funnel in subtropical moisture into the state resulting in the development of widespread showers and storms across central and eastern New Mexico June 5th and 6th.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, April 26, 20112 injured · $66,000 · 52 kt wind · 10 eventsA 90 knot 500 mb jet combined with a strong surface low over west Texas resulted in very strong winds statewide. The strongest winds were noted across the Southwest Mountains as well as along the Interstate 40 corridor in eastern New Mexico.
• Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in New Mexico, July 20, 2022$170,000 · 52 kt wind · 6 eventsMoisture values continued to be on the rise across northern and central New Mexico on July 20, 2022, and this led to a very active monsoon day for the area. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms were common across much of the area, particularly across the mountainous terrain.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, February 23, 2017$75,000 · 60 kt wind · 15 eventsA series of fast-moving upper level troughs crossed the southern Rockies and delivered the strongest round of winds to New Mexico on the 23rd.
• Flash Flood and Flood in New Mexico, January 27 to 29, 2008$67,000 · 56 kt wind · 14 eventsA storm off the northern California coast on the 25th and 26th moved inland on the 27th, crossing New Mexico early on the 28th.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, November 29 to 30, 2019$50,000 · 61 kt wind · 16 eventsThe record breaking winter storm that impacted New Mexico over the Thanksgiving holiday exited into the Great Plains on November 30, 2019. A potent surface pressure gradient in the wake of this system produced strong west winds across all of central and eastern New Mexico.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, April 29, 2010$44,000 · 86 kt wind · 15 eventsA slow-moving, deep trough of low pressure was over Arizona on the 29th. High winds developed ahead of this system for the second day in a row, this time impacting a much greater area of northern and central New Mexico.
• Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, August 5, 2010$50,000 · 0.88 in hail · 3 eventsWidespread thunderstorms generally moved from west to east across the Land of Enchantment during the afternoon and evening hours. The stronger storms produced hail up to the size of nickels, heavy rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, April 9, 2011$25,000 · 62 kt wind · 13 eventsA vigorous storm system with its strong mid level winds and tight surface gradient produced high winds over much of northern and central New Mexico.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, April 1, 2009$35,000 · 70 kt wind · 2 eventsStrong wind gusts during a snow event caused a barn in Aztec to flip over on its roof and land on a fence.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, November 17, 2010$30,000 · 53 kt wind · 4 eventsA cold front associated with the last in a series of upper level troughs, sent a blast of blustery conditions down the eastern plains of New Mexico. Hardest hit was the Clayton area, where high winds and light snow continued for several hours.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, March 22 to 23, 2016$15,000 · 71 kt wind · 17 eventsStrong winds associated with a powerful upper level storm system combined with a strong area of surface low pressure across New Mexico to produce widespread high winds.
• Strong Wind in New Mexico, May 15, 2003$25,000 · 2 eventsGusty winds swept across east central New Mexico producing wind damage to several roofs in Clovis and northern Roosevelt County. Near Floyd part of a barn roof was blown into electric lines that sparked a wind driven fire which burnt 250 acres of wheat.
• Damaging Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, June 10, 2013$25,000 · 70 kt wind · 2 eventsA strong ridge of high pressure in place over the state with a thin layer of mid level moisture produced conditions conducive for dry thunderstorms with strong outflow winds.
• Heavy Snow and Damaging Winds in New Mexico, December 22 to 24, 2023$20,000 · 50 kt wind · 4 eventsA relatively warm winter storm system moved across New Mexico December 22nd through the 24th. The system provided widespread valley rain and mountain snow with only the high mountain peaks seeing high snow accumulations. Ski Santa Fe reported 13 inches of snow.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, November 29, 202265 kt wind · 12 eventsA strong upper-level storm system moved quickly east across NM with widespread strong west to northwest winds on November 28-29, 2022. The strongest winds impacted areas along the central mountain chain into the nearby highlands where gusts of 55 to 75 mph were reported.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in New Mexico, January 21 to 22, 2012$5,000 · 68 kt wind · 10 eventsA strong Pacific storm swept across New Mexico on the 21st into the 22nd, bringing widespread high winds to the state.
• Heavy Snow and Strong Wind in New Mexico, December 9, 2012$500 · 10 eventsA potent winter storm system surged south across the northern Rockies into NM, ushering in a potent cold front and areas of heavy snow.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.