‘Confirmed tornado touchdown’ causes destruction in Santa Fe; knocked-down trees, structural damage and torn-off roofs reported

Emergency services responded to the area of Rancho Siringo and Camino Chueco after a “confirmed tornado touchdown” caused damage in Santa Fe.

Published on: Oct 25, 2026, 12:23:50 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A tornado caused significant damage in Santa Fe on Saturday night, October 24, the city said, according to KOAT Action News 7. Residents reported knocked-down trees, structural damage, torn-off roofs, and debris strewn about. Emergency services reportedly responded to the area of Rancho Siringo and Camino Chueco.

‘Confirmed tornado touchdown’ causes destruction in Santa Fe (Pexel - representational image)

What we know about the storm

The city urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the affected areas so emergency and rescue personnel can respond. With rain and storms continuing Saturday night, arroyos, drainage channels, streambeds, flooded streets and areas with running water were highlighted.

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Amid a severe thunderstorm that also brought hail and strong winds to the city, the National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a tornado warning for northeastern Santa Fe County at 7:01 pm, Saturday. A while later, there was a “confirmed tornado touchdown in the neighborhood of Rancho Siringo,” city spokesperson Peter Olson said, per Santa Fe New Mexican.

Olson revealed that some motorists were stranded on Interstate 25 and there was a swift water rescue taking place along the Santa Fe River.

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Storm chaser and weather photographer Nick Krasznavolgyi said in an X post, “It seems that a tornado occurred in Santa Fe, New Mexico this evening around 7 PM MDT. A supercell moved through the area with a distinct velocity couplet, while a webcam image captured a distinct funnel cloud looming over the city. Structural damage has also been reported in the area.”

Meanwhile, journalist Zach Rael said, “I’m receiving damage reports after a tornado-warned storm moved through Santa Fe around 7 p.m. Saturday. These photos show extensive damage to a home and the surrounding neighborhood near Camino Carlos Rey and Siringo Road.”

A time-lapse video of the storm has also surfaced on X.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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