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Clovis, NM Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950

New Mexico · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Clovis, NM had?

Clovis has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Clovis?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clovis was an Unrated on June 5, 2025.

When is tornado season in Clovis?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clovis, with 44 on record. April through June account for 79 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Clovis.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
99
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.0% of total
Peak Month
June
44 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Clovis

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 1
2022 0
2021 1
2020 1
2019 3
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 1
2011 0
2010 2
2009 0
2008 0
2007 5

What storm spotters reported near Clovis

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Clovis and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 5, 2025 and the most recent on June 5, 2025. It is already counted in the Clovis totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

June 5, 2025
5 NNW Rogers, Roosevelt County, NM
Storm Chasers and broadcast media reported a tornado on the ground between 3:40 and 3:42 PM MDT 5 NNW of Rogers. (ABQ)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 17
1970s 14
1980s 13
1990s 15
2000s 15
2010s 8
2020s 7

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 60
EF1 25
EF2 8
EF3 1
Unrated 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 9
Apr 5
May 30
Jun 44
Jul 6
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Clovis

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Clovis since 1950, across 1 event. 34 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Clovis.

The deadliest single event was an EF2 on March 23, 2007, which caused 2 fatalities along a 12.4-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Clovis

Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on March 23, 2007 — 2 fatalities, 12.4 mi path, 350 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on March 23, 2007 — $19.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on May 5, 1969 — 867 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 24, 1957 — 70.1 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on June 5, 2025.

What the record shows near Clovis

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Clovis, with 17 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Clovis record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Clovis, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Clovis is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 5 near Clovis are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Clovis has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Clovis, NM had?
Since 1950, 99 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Clovis. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Clovis?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Clovis was an EF2 on March 23, 2007, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Clovis?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clovis, with 44 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Clovis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clovis was an Unrated on June 5, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Clovis?
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