Socorro County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Socorro County, NM right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 665 alerts that included Socorro County, roughly 67 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (435 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 31, 2021. 10 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Socorro County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Torrance County, Sierra County, Valencia County, Cibola County.
Socorro County alert history
Alert events that included Socorro County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 435 | 55 | November 5, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 139 | 25 | October 25, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 69 | 24 | September 30, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 9 | 0 | January 9, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 6 | 4 | November 1, 2026 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 6 | 0 | April 2, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | May 31, 2021 |
| Flood Warning | 0 | 5 | October 30, 2026 |
Tornado history in Socorro County
10 tornadoes have been recorded in Socorro County since 1950. That ranks 20 of 33 counties in New Mexico. The most recent was on May 31, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Socorro County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1950 | F1 | Socorro County | 7.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2012 | EF1 | Socorro County | 1.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2020 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 5, 2012 | EF0 | Socorro County | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Socorro County
- Population: 15,967 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Mexico
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 035053 (how to use it)