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Hail history for Artesia, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Artesia on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 17, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Artesia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Artesia Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Artesia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Artesia by year
When hail season peaks near Artesia
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Artesia
May 7, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Artesia (2 mi from Artesia)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced baseball sized hail two miles northeast of Artesia. Vehicle damage was reported. The cost of the vehicle damage is a very rough estimate.Oct 12, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Artesia (1 mi from Artesia)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved over Eddy County and produced baseball sized hail on the north side of Artesia along Highway 285 and State Road 2. There was roof and car damage reported. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.Sep 15, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Artesia (3 mi from Artesia)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm moved across Eddy County and produced baseball sized hail two miles south of Artesia. The hail punctured holes in the walls of a home. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.Sep 17, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Artesia (4 mi from Artesia)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced baseball sized hail from the Artesia Airport to two miles south of Artesia. There were two head injuries reported due to the hail between 4 and 4:30 pm MDT.Jun 8, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Artesia (1 mi from Artesia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Artesia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2010 | EF0 | Espuela 4 mi from Artesia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Artesia
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Artesia since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 16, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Artesia 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Artesia Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Artesia Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Artesia Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Artesia Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Artesia Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | Artesia 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Artesia 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2018 | 69 mph, measured | Artesia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Espuela 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 Artesia; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Artesia.
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