Tornado Alerts Near Placitas, NM 87043

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Placitas

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Placitas area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.1 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 55 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Placitas

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 40 yd	None	7 mi	Aug 19, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 18, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Jul 30, 2025
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 50 yd	None	68 mi	May 26, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Jan 29, 2025
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 50 yd	None	46 mi	Sep 21, 2024
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	78 mi	Jul 5, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	37 mi	May 11, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 50 yd	None	75 mi	Oct 1, 2023
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	20 mi	Jun 5, 2023
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	8 mi	Jul 23, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	4.6 mi × 100 yd	None	80 mi	Jun 12, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.8 mi × 50 yd	None	83 mi	Jun 2, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	May 17, 2021
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	18 mi	Aug 15, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	121 mi	Sep 1, 2018
EF0	Light damage	2.3 mi × 80 yd	None	107 mi	Aug 9, 2018
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 20 yd	None	29 mi	May 21, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	10 mi	Jul 6, 2017
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 40 yd	None	44 mi	May 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	33 mi	May 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	21 mi	Jul 7, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 700 yd	None	113 mi	Sep 29, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 21, 2014
EF0	Light damage	5.8 mi × 75 yd	None	50 mi	Oct 12, 2012
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	32 mi	Jul 24, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 18, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	96 mi	Jul 13, 2009
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	30 mi	Oct 11, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	39 mi	Aug 17, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 100 yd	None	71 mi	May 28, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 8 yd	None	73 mi	Jun 9, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 12 yd	None	69 mi	Jun 9, 2007
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 18 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 9, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	95 mi	Jun 3, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	20 mi	Apr 16, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	89 mi	Sep 29, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 3, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	111 mi	Oct 11, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	92 mi	Jul 30, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 29, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	14 mi	May 20, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	May 15, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	40 mi	Aug 15, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	88 mi	Aug 14, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 14, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Jun 8, 1989
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 23 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 8, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	8 mi	Sep 13, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 29, 1987
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 23 yd	None	16 mi	Sep 20, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 13, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	63 mi	Jun 23, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	27 mi	Aug 5, 1980

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Placitas over 26 years

55

Total tornados on record

1.1

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

50

EF1

5

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1980 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 SANTA FE, NE Jun 8, 1989

5 mi path

EF1 RIO ARRIBA, NE Sep 29, 2014

2.3 mi path

EF1 SANDOVAL, NE Sep 13, 1988

0.2 mi path

EF1 SAN MIGUEL, NE Jun 13, 1982

0.1 mi path

EF1 SAN MIGUEL, NE Jun 23, 1981

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Placitas sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Placitas

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Placitas with live tracking