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Tornado History
Santa Fe Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Santa Fe, New Mexico. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1956 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $442K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Santa Fe, New Mexico
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Santa Fe, New Mexico with 0 deaths
1959 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 15.8 miles in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Widest tornado: 75.0 yards in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 9, 1959
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Santa Fe, New Mexico, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1959 was the most active year with 3 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 1966 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 1966 | F1 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 1971 | F1 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 20, 1956 | F1 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 8, 1989 | F1 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 7, 2015 | EF0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0.25 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| October 12, 2012 | EF0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 5.78 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 11, 2008 | EF0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0.02 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
| June 29, 1991 | F0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 26, 1966 | F0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 30, 1957 | F0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 25, 1956 | F0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 15.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 9, 1959 | F0 | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.