How many tornadoes has Santa Fe, NM had?
Santa Fe has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Santa Fe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Fe was an EF0 on May 17, 2021.
When is tornado season in Santa Fe?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Fe, with 4 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Santa Fe.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Santa Fe
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
2
1970s
2
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
4
2020s
1
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
12
EF1
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Santa Fe been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Santa Fe from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Santa Fe
Costliest Tornado
F1 on December 26, 1966 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on October 12, 2012 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on October 12, 2012 — 5.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 17, 2021.
What the record shows near Santa Fe
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Santa Fe, with 4 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Santa Fe record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Santa Fe, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Santa Fe is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Santa Fe has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Santa Fe, NM had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Santa Fe. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Santa Fe?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Fe, with 4 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 Santa Fe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Fe was an EF0 on May 17, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Santa Fe?
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