Valencia County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Valencia County, NM right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 331 alerts that included Valencia County, roughly 33 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (188 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on October 1, 2017. 7 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Valencia County alert history
Alert events that included Valencia County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 188 | 18 | October 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 86 | 20 | November 1, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 35 | 10 | September 25, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 8 | 0 | January 9, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 7 | 3 | October 24, 2026 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 4 | 0 | June 30, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 3 | 0 | October 1, 2017 |
| Flood Warning | 0 | 2 | October 23, 2026 |
Tornado history in Valencia County
7 tornadoes have been recorded in Valencia County since 1950. That ranks 23 of 33 counties in New Mexico. The most recent was on May 17, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Valencia County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1975 | F2 | Valencia County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 5, 1966 | F1 | Valencia County | 0.2 mi | 167 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 31, 1954 | F0 | Valencia County | 3.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 12, 1987 | F0 | Valencia County | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 30, 1963 | F0 | Valencia County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Valencia County | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 30, 2004 | F0 | Valencia County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 12, 1987 | F0 | Valencia County | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 1975 | F2 | Valencia County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 5, 1966 | F1 | Valencia County | 0.2 mi | 167 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Valencia County
- Population: 80,813 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Mexico
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 035061 (how to use it)