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Hail history for Clayton, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clayton on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Clayton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Texline, Clayton 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Clayton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clayton by year
When hail season peaks near Clayton
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Clayton
May 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clayton (10 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): Giant hail was reported by several storm chasers as a tornadic supercell tracked northeast through the area along U.S. 56 southwest of Clayton.Sep 17, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Texline (10 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm moved across Texline and brought large hail of 2.25 inches to 2.5 inches across the city.Aug 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (4 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): The general public and law enforcement officials reported car windshields broken by golf ball-sized hail along Highway 56. A garden and greenhouse were damaged at a nursery and several homes suffered broken windows and skylights. The hail dented kitchen appliances inside one home as it fell through the skylight.Jun 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (6 mi from Clayton)
May 23, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clayton (1 mi from Clayton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clayton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | EF0 | Clayton Airport 4 mi from Clayton |
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | Clayton Airport 7 mi from Clayton |
| May 23, 2010 | EF0 | Clayton Airport 7 mi from Clayton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clayton
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clayton since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Sep 17, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 84 mph, measured | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Texline 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Clayton Airport 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Clayton Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Clayton Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Texline 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 Clayton; 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.
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 Clayton.
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