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Hail history for Carlsbad, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carlsbad on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 5, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Carlsbad ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Carlsbad
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Carlsbad 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Carlsbad |
| May 5, 2025 | 2.50 in tennis ball | La Huerta, Carlsbad 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Carlsbad |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 2.00 in hen egg | Otis 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Carlsbad |
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Of 43 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).
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May 24, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Carlsbad (0 mi from Carlsbad)
Jun 8, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Carlsbad (6 mi from Carlsbad)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced golfball sized hail south of Carlsbad. The hail busted out a kitchen window. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.May 5, 2025 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · La Huerta (3 mi from Carlsbad)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports were received from the public of golf to tennis ball-size hail. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar.Mar 7, 2010 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Carlsbad (0 mi from Carlsbad)
National Weather Service description (English): Significant hail damage was observed at car dealerships located north of Church Street in Carlsbad. Although there were specific reports of roof damage, an exact number of homes impacted could not be established and this portion of the property damage was roughly estimated.May 22, 2018 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Otis (6 mi from Carlsbad)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced two inch hail in Otis. Several homes had damage to windows and siding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carlsbad
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF0 | Otis 10 mi from Carlsbad |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carlsbad
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carlsbad since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 21, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Carlsbad 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Carlsbad Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Happy Vly, Carlsbad Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 69 mph, a measured | Carlsbad Airport 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Carlsbad 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Carlsbad Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Otis, Carlsbad Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Carlsbad Airport 1 wind report |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Happy Vly 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 72 mph, a measured | Carlsbad Airport, Carlsbad 2 wind reports |
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 Carlsbad; 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
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 Carlsbad.
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