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Hail history for Albuquerque, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albuquerque on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Albuquerque ranks #139 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Albuquerque
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Albuquerque |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Albuquerque 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Albuquerque |
| May 4, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Paradise Hills, Albuquerque Intl. Airport, Albuquerque 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Albuquerque |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Albuquerque meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Albuquerque
Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (11) and May (7).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Albuquerque
Jul 30, 2018 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Kirtland AFB (3 mi from Albuquerque)
May 4, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Paradise Hills (8 mi from Albuquerque)
Nov 5, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Albuquerque (6 mi from Albuquerque)
Jul 26, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Albuquerque (3 mi from Albuquerque)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Albuquerque (5 mi from Albuquerque)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albuquerque
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | EF? | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 5 mi from Albuquerque |
| Jan 29, 2025 | EF? | Double Eagle Ii Airport 5 mi from Albuquerque |
| Jun 5, 2023 | EF? | Double Eagle Ii Airport 8 mi from Albuquerque |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF0 | Paradise Hills 10 mi from Albuquerque |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albuquerque
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albuquerque since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 26, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | South Valley 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 78 mph, a measured | South Valley, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch 4 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 50 mph, a measured | South Valley 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Paradise Hills 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Paradise Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 66 mph, a measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 68 mph, a measured | Kirtland AFB 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Corrales 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 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 Albuquerque; 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.
Cities nearby
- South Valley
23 hail days - North Valley
36 hail days - Rio Rancho
31 hail days - Corrales
30 hail days - Bernalillo
23 hail days - Enchanted Hills
16 hail days - Los Lunas
12 hail days - Belen
11 hail days
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 Albuquerque.
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