Tornado History
Dona Ana Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Dona Ana, New Mexico. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1959 through 2011, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $278K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dona Ana, New Mexico
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Dona Ana, New Mexico with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 5.38 miles in Dona Ana, New Mexico
Widest tornado: 333.0 yards in Dona Ana, New Mexico
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 29, 1959
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dona Ana, New Mexico, July is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1987 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 1979 | F1 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 2 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 29, 1959 | F1 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 28, 1989 | F1 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 22, 1987 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 7, 1966 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| September 19, 1972 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 22, 1988 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 19, 2001 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 2, 2002 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 13, 2006 | F0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 5.38 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2007 | EF0 | Dona Ana, New Mexico | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.