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Hail history for Tularosa, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tularosa on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 2008. Hail is most common here in October and May.
Recent hail near Tularosa
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Tularosa 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Tularosa |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Tularosa meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Tularosa
Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in October (2) and May (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Tularosa
May 28, 2008 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Tularosa (0 mi from Tularosa)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail from quarter to golf ball size, with occasional hail stones the size of tennis balls accumulated to about 3 inches in the Tularosa area. The hail was driven by wind gusts up to 80 mph, and broke windows, damaged roofs and sidings to more than 500 homes in Tularosa.May 13, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Tularosa (1 mi from Tularosa)
Sep 16, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tularosa (1 mi from Tularosa)
Jun 17, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · La Luz (8 mi from Tularosa)
Oct 21, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tularosa (0 mi from Tularosa)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tularosa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2019 | EF1 | Boles 10 mi from Tularosa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tularosa
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tularosa since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 23, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 71 mph, a measured | Tularosa 2 wind reports |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 78 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 64 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 63 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2020 | 60 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 58 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 60 mph, a measured | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 60 mph, a estimat | Tularosa 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 60 mph, a estimat | La Luz 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 Tularosa; 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 Tularosa.
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