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Hail history for Dona Ana County, NM
75 hail reports in Dona Ana County since 2006 on 35 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 21, 2015.
Cities in Dona Ana County
- Las Cruces
18 hail days - Sunland Park
23 hail days - Chaparral
9 hail days - Anthony
12 hail days - Santa Teresa
20 hail days - University Park
18 hail days - Vado
5 hail days
Recent hail in Dona Ana County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Strauss 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Dona Ana County by year
When hail season peaks in Dona Ana County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Dona Ana County
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Dona Ana County since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jun 19, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | White Sands, Las Cruces 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | White Sands 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Anthony, La Union 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Strauss, La Union, White Sands 4 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Condron Airport 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | White Sands 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Organ 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Anthony, Las Cruces Airport, Organ 4 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | White Sands, Dona Ana 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 94 mph, measured | Organ, Organ Waids Airport, White Sands 5 wind reports |
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 Dona Ana 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).