How many tornadoes has Las Cruces, NM had?
Las Cruces has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Las Cruces?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Las Cruces was an EF0 on May 2, 2007.
When is tornado season in Las Cruces?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Las Cruces, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Las Cruces.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Las Cruces
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
2
2000s
4
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
6
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Las Cruces been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Las Cruces from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Las Cruces
Costliest Tornado
F1 on July 31, 1979 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on July 31, 1979 — 333 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on May 2, 2007 — 8.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 2, 2007.
What the record shows near Las Cruces
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Las Cruces, with 4 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Las Cruces record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Las Cruces, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Las Cruces is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Las Cruces has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Las Cruces, NM had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Las Cruces. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Las Cruces?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Las Cruces, with 3 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 Las Cruces?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Las Cruces was an EF0 on May 2, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Las Cruces?
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