Las Cruces weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Las Cruces, NM right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Las Cruces as part of Doña Ana County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Las Cruces
8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Las Cruces since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 2007 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Cruces
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 1989 | F1 | Doña Ana County | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 1959 | F1 | Doña Ana County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | Doña Ana County | 8.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 2, 2002 | F0 | Doña Ana County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 7, 1966 | F0 | Doña Ana County | 0.7 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | Doña Ana County | 8.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2006 | F0 | Doña Ana County | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 2, 2002 | F0 | Doña Ana County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 19, 2001 | F0 | Doña Ana County | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 28, 1989 | F1 | Doña Ana County | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Doña Ana County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 426 | October 29, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 228 | October 25, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 148 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 100 | October 30, 2026 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 78 | August 8, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 30 | April 27, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 27 | August 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 24 | April 27, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 22 | September 28, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 15 | December 22, 2023 |
About Las Cruces
- Population: 116,998 (2024 estimate)
- County: Doña Ana County
- State: New Mexico