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Rio Rancho weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Rio Rancho as part of Sandoval County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Rio Rancho

22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rio Rancho since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 8. The most recent was on August 19, 2025 (rated unknown).

EF0: 15EF015EF1: 2EF12EF2: 1EF21EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Rio Rancho

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 10, 1974F2Bernalillo County2 mi100 yd18
September 13, 1988F1Sandoval County0.2 mi10 yd00
May 31, 1965F1Bernalillo County0.1 mi10 yd00
June 9, 2007EF0Sandoval County3.8 mi18 yd00
September 20, 1985F0Bernalillo County2 mi23 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 19, 2025?Sandoval County0.7 mi40 yd00
July 30, 2025?Bernalillo County0.2 mi10 yd00
January 29, 2025?Bernalillo County0.3 mi10 yd00
June 5, 2023?Bernalillo County0 mi20 yd00
July 23, 2021EF0Sandoval County0 mi30 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Sandoval County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory570November 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning144November 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning136October 24, 2026
Snow Squall Warning15February 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch9October 23, 2026
Dust Storm Warning9April 1, 2025
Flood Warning4November 2, 2026
Tornado Warning4October 22, 2026

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