Hail History

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Hail history for Carlsbad, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 5, 2025
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carlsbad on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 5, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Carlsbad ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Carlsbad

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Carlsbad
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Carlsbad		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		La Huerta, Carlsbad
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Carlsbad		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 1, 20242 in
hen egg		Otis
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Carlsbad		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 Carlsbad by year

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When hail season peaks near Carlsbad

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).

Jan1Feb4Mar2Apr13May12Jun1JulAug4Sep5Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Carlsbad

May 24, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Carlsbad (0 mi from Carlsbad)

Jun 8, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Carlsbad (6 mi from Carlsbad)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced golfball sized hail south of Carlsbad. The hail busted out a kitchen window. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.

May 5, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · La Huerta (3 mi from Carlsbad)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports were received from the public of golf to tennis ball-size hail. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar.

Mar 7, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Carlsbad (0 mi from Carlsbad)

National Weather Service description (English): Significant hail damage was observed at car dealerships located north of Church Street in Carlsbad. Although there were specific reports of roof damage, an exact number of homes impacted could not be established and this portion of the property damage was roughly estimated.

May 22, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Otis (6 mi from Carlsbad)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced two inch hail in Otis. Several homes had damage to windows and siding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carlsbad

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 8, 2014EF0Otis
10 mi from Carlsbad		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carlsbad

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carlsbad since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 21, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 2, 202670 mph, estimatedCarlsbad
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202658 mph, measuredCarlsbad Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202581 mph, estimatedHappy Vly, Carlsbad Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202569 mph, measuredCarlsbad Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 202549 mph, estimatedCarlsbad
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202559 mph, measuredCarlsbad Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202481 mph, estimatedOtis, Carlsbad Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202459 mph, measuredCarlsbad Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 2, 202360 mph, estimatedHappy Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202372 mph, measuredCarlsbad Airport, Carlsbad
2 wind reports		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 Carlsbad; 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 Carlsbad.

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