Hail History

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Hail history for Colfax County, NM

Last hail in the countyAug 4, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 8, 2016
Hail days since 2006111
Days with hail 1 inch or larger74
Tornadoes in the county8
Damaging wind reports in the county49

165 hail reports in Colfax County since 2006 on 111 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 8, 2016.

Cities in Colfax County

Recent hail in Colfax County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 4, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Angel Fire Ski Area, Rayado
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Sugarite
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20252 in
hen egg		Cimarron, Raton Crews Airport, Maxwell
4 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 20251 in
quarter		Abbott
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Cimarron
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20250.75 in
penny		Eagle Nest
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20250.75 in
penny		Cimarron
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 20, 20240.75 in
penny		Springer
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Colfax County by year

50670750840951051161241361410153165176185193208212221123424625126

When hail season peaks in Colfax County

JanFebMar1Apr17May37Jun27Jul20Aug8Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Colfax County

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Colfax County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 27, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 202669 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 202663 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202659 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202662 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202658 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202562 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202560 mph, estimatedRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202568 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202561 mph, measuredRaton Crews Airport
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 Colfax County; 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).