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Hail history for Las Cruces, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Las Cruces on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Oct 21, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Las Cruces ranks #191 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Las Cruces
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Las Cruces in the last two years.
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Oct 3, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Las Cruces Airport (3 mi from Las Cruces)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous cars and homes damaged. Sky lights broken.Oct 21, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mesilla Park (3 mi from Las Cruces)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail occurred at New Mexico State University.Sep 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mesilla (3 mi from Las Cruces)
Jul 1, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Fort Fillmore (3 mi from Las Cruces)
Nov 4, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fort Fillmore (3 mi from Las Cruces)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Las Cruces
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2006 | F0 | Las Cruces 5 mi from Las Cruces |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Las Cruces
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Las Cruces since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Las Cruces 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 66 mph, a measured | Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dona Ana 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 92 mph, a measured | Dona Ana, Las Cruces Airport, Mesilla Park 5 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 83 mph, a measured | Dona Ana 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Las Cruces Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mesilla Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 60 mph, a measured | Dona Ana, Fort Fillmore 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 70 mph, a measured | Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 58 mph, a measured | Organ 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 Las Cruces; 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 Las Cruces.
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