Tornado Alerts Near Kirtland Afb, NM 87117

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Kirtland Afb

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.9 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 47 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Kirtland Afb

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 30 yd	None	122 mi	Jul 9, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	78 mi	May 31, 2023
EF0	Light damage	2.9 mi × 25 yd	None	102 mi	May 31, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 20 yd	None	65 mi	May 26, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	May 31, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	90 mi	May 31, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	120 mi	May 28, 2021
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	18 mi	May 17, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	46 mi	May 17, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 15, 2020
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 30 yd	None	66 mi	Jun 17, 2019
EF0	Light damage	4.2 mi × 50 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	105 mi	May 8, 2019
EF0	Light damage	2.6 mi × 50 yd	None	47 mi	Jun 3, 2018
EF0	Light damage	4.1 mi × 200 yd	None	146 mi	May 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	2.2 mi × 400 yd	None	142 mi	May 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 50 yd	None	83 mi	May 21, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	65 mi	May 21, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	99 mi	May 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	3.7 mi × 40 yd	None	47 mi	May 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 50 yd	None	80 mi	Sep 15, 2016
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	18 mi	Jul 17, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	121 mi	Jul 26, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 160 yd	None	111 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 7, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 7, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 5, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	2 mi	Aug 3, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 120 yd	None	125 mi	May 14, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	79 mi	Sep 11, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 15 yd	None	139 mi	May 28, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 4, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	51 mi	Apr 17, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	28 mi	Aug 30, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 15 yd	None	129 mi	Jun 5, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 30, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Jul 9, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 6, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	63 mi	Jun 6, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	63 mi	Jun 6, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	136 mi	Apr 4, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	93 mi	Jun 1, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	117 mi	May 16, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	8 mi	Apr 12, 1987
EF0	Light damage	4.1 mi × 7 yd	None	30 mi	Sep 14, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Kirtland Afb over 25 years

47

Total tornados on record

0.9

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

43

EF1

4

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 LINCOLN, NE Jun 1, 1989

5 mi path

EF1 LINCOLN, NE Jun 8, 2014

1.8 mi path

EF1 LINCOLN, NE May 16, 1987

1 mi path

EF1 OTERO, NE Apr 4, 1991

0.2 mi path

EF0 TORRANCE, NE Jun 2, 2019

4.2 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Kirtland Afb sees the most tornado activity in May. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

PEAK

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Kirtland Afb

🛡️ 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 Kirtland Afb with live tracking