Sunland Park, NM Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sunland Park, NM had?
Sunland Park has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sunland Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sunland Park was an EF0 on July 13, 2011.
When is tornado season in Sunland Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sunland Park, with 4 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Sunland Park.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sunland Park
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Sunland Park been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sunland Park from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sunland Park
What the record shows near Sunland Park
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Sunland Park, with 3 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Sunland Park record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sunland Park, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sunland Park is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sunland Park has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.