Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years; several homes damaged, families displaced
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque confirmed that an EF-1-rated tornado formed Saturday in Santa Fe, and then traveled northward for around 1.4 miles.
A tornado struck Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the first time in over 50 years on Saturday night, October 24, causing significant damage to homes and displacing families. The EF-1-rated tornado, which traveled approximately 1.4 miles, left at least eight homes damaged, with two experiencing roof collapses. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning shortly after 7 pm, and residents reported the storm with little warning, with one resident receiving the alert just seconds before the tornado hit.
While no injuries were reported, the city's emergency management team is coordinating recovery efforts, and residents are advised to avoid Rancho Siringo Road due to downed power lines.
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