Hail History

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Hail history for Kirtland, NM

Last hail within 10 milesSep 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 11, 2015
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles17

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kirtland on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 11, 2015. Hail is most common here in September and June.

Recent hail near Kirtland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 18, 20261 in
quarter		Farmington
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kirtland		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Kirtland by year

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When hail season peaks near Kirtland

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (3) and June (2).

JanFebMarApr1May2JunJulAug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kirtland

Jun 11, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farmington (10 mi from Kirtland)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo from emergency manager showed ping pong ball size hail.

May 9, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Waterflow (9 mi from Kirtland)

Sep 18, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (9 mi from Kirtland)

Jun 3, 2018 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Farmington (9 mi from Kirtland)

Oct 6, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Farmington (9 mi from Kirtland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kirtland

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 21, 2020EF0Farmington Airport
9 mi from Kirtland		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kirtland

17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kirtland since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 13, 202660 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202659 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202562 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202461 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202466 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202461 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202475 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202358 mph, measuredFruitland, Farmington Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202360 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202258 mph, measuredFarmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Kirtland; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Kirtland.

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