Tornado Alerts Near Mesilla, NM 88046

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Mesilla

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.6 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 31 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Mesilla

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	62 mi	Mar 13, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	105 mi	Sep 24, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 60 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	68 mi	Jun 4, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	58 mi	Apr 22, 2019
EF0	Light damage	4.7 mi × 50 yd	None	110 mi	Sep 15, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	28 mi	Jul 13, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	77 mi	Jun 25, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	120 mi	Jun 20, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 20 yd	None	39 mi	May 2, 2007
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 150 yd	None	24 mi	May 2, 2007
EF0	Light damage	5.4 mi × 150 yd	None	22 mi	May 2, 2007
EF0	Light damage	6.5 mi × 50 yd	None	55 mi	Oct 15, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	3 mi	Sep 13, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	81 mi	Aug 28, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	23 mi	Aug 2, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	4 mi	Jun 19, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	10 mi × 500 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 7, 1997
EF0	Light damage	8 mi × 100 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 200 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 21, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 73 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 21, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 100 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 21, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 73 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 21, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 22, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	12 mi	Sep 22, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	45 mi	Jun 14, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 26, 1987
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	65 mi	May 27, 1982
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	89 mi	Aug 5, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	29 mi	Aug 2, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	57 mi	Aug 2, 1979
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 333 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 31, 1979

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Mesilla over 17 years

31

Total tornados on record

0.6

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

23

EF1

7

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1979 2020

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 OTERO, NE May 27, 1982

EF1 HUDSPETH, TE Jun 7, 1997

10 mi path

EF1 DONA ANA, NE Jul 31, 1979

2 mi path

EF1 EL PASO, TE Jun 21, 1992

1.2 mi path

EF1 EL PASO, TE Jun 21, 1992

0.6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Mesilla 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 Mesilla

🛡️ 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 Mesilla with live tracking