Hurricanes and tropical storms in New Mexico

2 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of New Mexico since 1851, 0 of them at hurricane strength.

  • 2tropical cyclones within 50 miles since 1851
  • 0at hurricane strength
  • 0as major hurricanes
  • 0since 2000
2025
  • Hurricanes and tropical storms on record, by year

Over time

Tropical cyclones within 50 miles of New Mexico by decade 20s: 1 1 40s: 1 20s40s

The strongest storms

Notable events
Unnamed1929Tropical storm, Lea
Unnamed1942Tropical storm, Lea

Every county

Counties with any recorded events, highest first.

Hurricanes and tropical storms by county in New Mexico
Luna County1
Sierra County1
Lea County1
Otero County1
Eddy County1
Doña Ana County1