Tornado History
Santa Fe Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Santa Fe, New Mexico. The records below identify 27 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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.