Hail History

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Hail history for Las Vegas, NM

Last hail within 10 milesSep 25, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 9, 2017
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles16

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Las Vegas on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 9, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Las Vegas

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 25, 20261 in
quarter		Tecolote, Romeroville
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Las Vegas		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 20261 in
quarter		Storrie Lake State, Storrie Lake State Park
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Las Vegas		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 20251 in
quarter		Romeroville, Las Vegas
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Las Vegas		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 20, 20240.88 in
nickel		Las Vegas
1 hail report · closest near the center of Las Vegas		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Las Vegas by year

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When hail season peaks near Las Vegas

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (7).

JanFebMarApr4May12Jun7Jul6Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Las Vegas

Aug 9, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Las Vegas Airport (7 mi from Las Vegas)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of baseballs reported near New Mexico Highlands University. Significant damage occurred to vehicles, especially on the southeastern edge of Las Vegas.

Jun 25, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Las Vegas (0 mi from Las Vegas)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail at least the size of hen eggs fell near Las Vegas.

Jun 23, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Hill (10 mi from Las Vegas)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls reported in Mineral Hill.

Jul 31, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Las Vegas (0 mi from Las Vegas)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was observed with a severe thunderstorm that moved south through Las Vegas. Various sources reported hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls.

Jun 23, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · San Geronimo (9 mi from Las Vegas)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Las Vegas

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 18, 2025EF?Las Vegas Airport
6 mi from Las Vegas		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 26, 2025EF0Montezuma
7 mi from Las Vegas		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 9, 2007EF0Cerrillos
9 mi from Las Vegas		0.5 mi long, 12 yd wide
Jun 9, 2007EF0Cerrillos
10 mi from Las Vegas		0.1 mi long, 8 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Las Vegas

16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Sep 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202658 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202664 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202662 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202581 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202562 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202259 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202171 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202171 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202159 mph, measuredLas Vegas Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202164 mph, measuredLas Vegas 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 Las Vegas; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Las Vegas.

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