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Hail history for Rio Arriba County, NM
29 hail reports in Rio Arriba County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 31, 2018.
Cities in Rio Arriba County
Recent hail in Rio Arriba County
No hail was reported in Rio Arriba County in the last two years.
Hail days in Rio Arriba County by year
When hail season peaks in Rio Arriba County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rio Arriba County
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rio Arriba County since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Ohkay Owingeh Pueb 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Espanola Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 69 mph, measured | El Vado 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2020 | 59 mph, measured | Abiquiu 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Espanola 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Dulce 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2015 | 62 mph, measured | Servilleta Plaza 1 wind report |
| Sep 29, 2014 | 75 mph, estimated | Monero 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 64 mph, estimated | Espanola 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 70 mph, estimated | Espanola 1 wind report |
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 Rio Arriba County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).