Santa Fe, New Mexico, Hit by First Recorded Tornado in Over 50 Years; 10 Homes Damaged

A rare EF1 tornado struck Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Saturday evening, October 24, damaging 10 homes and uprooting trees. It was the city’s first recorded tornado in more than 50 years.

The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s EF1 rating, with estimated peak winds of 110 mph. It also damaged roofs and snapped power poles.

The tornado travelled approximately 1.4 miles and remained on the ground for about eight minutes. No injuries were reported.