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Hail history for Los Alamos, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Los Alamos on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Los Alamos
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Los Alamos Airport 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Los Alamos |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Los Alamos meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Los Alamos
Of 17 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Los Alamos
May 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Frijoles (8 mi from Los Alamos)
Jul 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Los Alamos Airport (2 mi from Los Alamos)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters and law enforcement reported golfball size hail in Los Alamos for at least 5 minutes.Oct 12, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Los Alamos (1 mi from Los Alamos)
Jun 27, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Frijoles (8 mi from Los Alamos)
Jun 25, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Los Alamos (0 mi from Los Alamos)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Los Alamos
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Los Alamos since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Sep 17, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Los Alamos 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 79 mph, a measured | Frijoles 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 67 mph, a measured | Los Alamos Airport, White Rock 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 60 mph, a measured | San Ildefonso Pueblo 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 58 mph, a measured | San Ildefonso Pueblo 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2013 | 58 mph, a measured | San Ildefonso Pueblo 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 Los Alamos; 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 Los Alamos.
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