Tornado History
Union Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Union, New Mexico. The records below identify 48 tornadoes from 1951 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $803K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Union, New Mexico
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 20 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Union, New Mexico with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 50 miles in Union, New Mexico
Widest tornado: 660.0 yards in Union, New Mexico
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on May 23, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Union, New Mexico, May is the most active month with 20 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 7 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 2010 with at least $710K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | Union, New Mexico | 8.82 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $325K |
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | Union, New Mexico | 15.95 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 18, 1965 | F2 | Union, New Mexico | 5.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 10, 1972 | F2 | Union, New Mexico | 2.5 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 2010 | EF1 | Union, New Mexico | 4.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| May 17, 1962 | F1 | Union, New Mexico | 15.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 2010 | EF1 | Union, New Mexico | 5.67 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 10, 1972 | F1 | Union, New Mexico | 3.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 19, 1977 | F1 | Union, New Mexico | 0.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 2010 | EF1 | Union, New Mexico | 9.33 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 1996 | F0 | Union, New Mexico | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| May 17, 1962 | F0 | Union, New Mexico | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
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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.