Tornado Alerts Near Clayton, NM 88415

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Clayton

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.6 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 79 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Clayton

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 50 yd	None	13 mi	May 28, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 10 yd	None	50 mi	Jul 15, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 5, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	73 mi	Jun 7, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	82 mi	May 30, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	29 mi	May 30, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 60 yd	None	70 mi	May 28, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	70 mi	May 28, 2021
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 60 yd	None	56 mi	May 17, 2021
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	33 mi	Jul 4, 2020
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 5, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	55 mi	May 26, 2019
EF0	Light damage	2.6 mi × 50 yd	None	12 mi	May 26, 2019
EF0	Light damage	21.7 mi × 75 yd	None	15 mi	May 26, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	37 mi	Sep 9, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 40 yd	None	22 mi	Jun 22, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	82 mi	Aug 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 50 yd	None	62 mi	May 10, 2017
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	May 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	51 mi	May 8, 2017
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	45 mi	Aug 13, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 50 yd	None	68 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 50 yd	None	71 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	2.8 mi × 50 yd	None	89 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	7 mi	Jun 7, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 100 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 6, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 440 yd	None	23 mi	May 23, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	9.3 mi × 175 yd	None	22 mi	May 23, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	4.2 mi × 100 yd	None	12 mi	May 23, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	8.8 mi × 440 yd	None	19 mi	May 23, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	5.7 mi × 175 yd	None	33 mi	May 23, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 100 yd	None	10 mi	May 23, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	16 mi × 440 yd	None	10 mi	May 23, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	52 mi	Aug 18, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	84 mi	Jul 9, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	36 mi	Jun 19, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	76 mi	May 28, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 12 hurt	70 mi	Mar 23, 2007
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 200 yd	None	63 mi	May 30, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	23 mi	Jun 21, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 16, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	49 mi	Jun 4, 2003
EF0	Light damage	50 mi × 30 yd	None	48 mi	Aug 13, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	103 mi	Jun 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	58 mi	May 25, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	66 mi	Oct 11, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	61 mi	Oct 11, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	78 mi	Oct 11, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	31 mi	Sep 2, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	46 mi	Jul 26, 1996
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 5 hurt	89 mi	Jul 25, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	31 mi	Jul 12, 1996
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 3, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	26 mi	Jun 3, 1996
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	4 mi	Jun 3, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	May 30, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	18 mi	May 25, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	40 mi	May 25, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 2, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 2, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	87 mi	Jul 13, 1994
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	89 mi	Jun 28, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	73 mi	Aug 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	84 mi	Jun 27, 1992
EF2	Considerable damage	0.8 mi × 73 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 27, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	68 mi	Jul 3, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	91 mi	Aug 14, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	77 mi	Jul 23, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	40 mi	Aug 27, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 24, 1987
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	23 mi	Jul 5, 1984
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	85 mi	Jun 30, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	82 mi	May 6, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	85 mi	Aug 15, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	11 mi	Jun 7, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	35 mi	May 15, 1979
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 23 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	72 mi	Jun 1, 1977
EF3	Severe damage	N/A	0 dead, 2 hurt	54 mi	May 14, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	13 mi	Apr 19, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Clayton over 31 years

79

Total tornados on record

1.6

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

66

EF1

8

EF2

4

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 HARDING, NE May 14, 1977

2 injured

EF2 UNION, NE May 23, 2010

16 mi path

EF2 UNION, NE May 23, 2010

8.8 mi path

EF2 COLFAX, NE Jul 25, 1996

2 mi path 5 injured

EF2 SAN MIGUEL, NE Jun 27, 1992

0.8 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Clayton 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 Clayton

🛡️ 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 Clayton with live tracking