Tornadoes in Colfax County
The Storm Prediction Center records 23 tornadoes whose paths touched Colfax County, New Mexico between 1960 and 2023. They killed 1 person and injured 48. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 29 May 1964. The most recent was on 15 July 2023.
- 23tornadoes
- 1death
- 48injuries
- 61per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Colfax County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 78% |
| F1 / EF1 | 2 | 9% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 4% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Colfax County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Colfax County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Maxwell, New Mexico tornado29 May 1964, F3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 3 miles long
- Most recent: New Mexico tornado15 July 2023, Unknown rating, 0.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Colfax County
- Maxwell, New Mexico tornado29 May 1964, F3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.