Hail History

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Hail history for Rio Rancho, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 4, 2025
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles45

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rio Rancho on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Rio Rancho ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rio Rancho

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Albuquerque
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rio Rancho		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Paradise Hills, Albuquerque
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rio Rancho		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Rio Rancho by year

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When hail season peaks near Rio Rancho

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (6).

JanFeb1MarApr6May4Jun9Jul5Aug2Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Rio Rancho

May 4, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Paradise Hills (2 mi from Rio Rancho)

Nov 5, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Albuquerque (10 mi from Rio Rancho)

Sep 30, 2017 · 1.1 in · Bernalillo (8 mi from Rio Rancho)

Jul 22, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rio Rancho (1 mi from Rio Rancho)

Jul 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (9 mi from Rio Rancho)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Rancho

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 19, 2025EF?Sandia Pueblo
7 mi from Rio Rancho		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 5, 2023EF?Double Eagle Ii Airport
8 mi from Rio Rancho		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 23, 2021EF0Bernalillo
7 mi from Rio Rancho		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 15, 2020EF0Paradise Hills
5 mi from Rio Rancho		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rio Rancho

45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rio Rancho since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 8, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 24, 2026damage reportedTaylor Ranch
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202666 mph, measuredParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 202558 mph, measuredParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202549 mph, estimatedCorrales
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202462 mph, measuredCorrales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202460 mph, estimatedRio Rancho
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202460 mph, estimatedAlbuquerque
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202149 mph, estimatedAlbuquerque
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 13, 202162 mph, measuredParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Rio Rancho; 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 Rio Rancho.

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