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Current risk outlook
Tornado risk for Watrous, NM.
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This view summarizes historical tornado activity and recurring outbreak corridors that can affect this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (24/100) · Rain 18% · Max wind 5 to 15 mph.
No active local alerts at this moment.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
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For typical homes located in Watrous, NM.
Baseline context
Tornado risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.
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City snapshot
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Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Watrous, NM
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Tornado intelligence snapshot
SPC tornado outlook
Day 1: Less than 2% tornado risk
Day 2: Less than 2% tornado risk
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornado alerts (NWS)
No tornado alerts right now.
Source: National Weather Service.
Forecast tornado mentions
No tornado mentions in the latest forecast.
Source: NWS forecast discussion.
Recent tornado reports
No recent tornado reports available.
Source: SPC severe reports.
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5-day tornado outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 18%
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 24/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 16/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 4%
Max wind: 5 to 20 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Wed
MODERATERain chance: 25%
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 49/100
Thu
MODERATERain chance: 25%
Max wind: 5 to 20 mph
Risk score: 53/100
Historical tornado exposure
Historical tornado exposure in Watrous
- This signal is based on historical tornado reports (frequency + intensity).
- Outbreak risk can be episodic: quiet years can still be followed by high-impact seasons.
- Shelter access and warning lead-time are key drivers of household risk.
Tornado FAQs for Watrous
Do tornadoes happen near Watrous?
This model is based on historical tornado reports. Even lower-score areas can see rare, high-impact outbreaks.
What should I do during a tornado warning?
Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Follow official NWS guidance.