Tornado History
Rio Arriba Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rio Arriba, New Mexico. The records below identify 2 tornadoes from 1998 through 2014, including a highest listed rating of EF1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $100K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Rio Arriba, New Mexico
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Rio Arriba, New Mexico with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 2.26 miles in Rio Arriba, New Mexico
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Rio Arriba, New Mexico
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 29, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rio Arriba, New Mexico, September is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 1 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 2014 with at least $100K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2014 | EF1 | Rio Arriba, New Mexico | 2.26 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 29, 1998 | F0 | Rio Arriba, New Mexico | 0.1 mi | 30 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.