Hail History

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Hail history for Holloman Air Force Base, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20211.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2008
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles32

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holloman Air Force Base on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Holloman Air Force Base

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Holloman Air Force Base in the last two years.

Hail days near Holloman Air Force Base by year

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When hail season peaks near Holloman Air Force Base

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and August (1).

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Largest hail storms near Holloman Air Force Base

May 28, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamogordo (9 mi from Holloman Air Force Base)

May 11, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holoman AFB Alm (8 mi from Holloman Air Force Base)

National Weather Service description (English): Border Patrol reported golf ball size hail at checkpoint near White Sands National Monument.

Apr 12, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alamogordo (10 mi from Holloman Air Force Base)

Sep 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wh Sands/Alamag (7 mi from Holloman Air Force Base)

Jul 11, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wh Sands/Alamag (7 mi from Holloman Air Force Base)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holloman Air Force Base

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 13, 2020EF0Wh Sands/Alamag
8 mi from Holloman Air Force Base		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holloman Air Force Base

32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holloman Air Force Base since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 30, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202668 mph, measuredHolloman AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202664 mph, estimatedHolloman AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202661 mph, measuredWhite Sands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202662 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202568 mph, measuredValmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202563 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202462 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202262 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202158 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202160 mph, estimatedValmont
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 Holloman Air Force Base; 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 Holloman Air Force Base.

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