Hail History

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Hail history for Union County, NM

Last hail in the countyAug 5, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 26, 2019
Hail days since 2006125
Days with hail 1 inch or larger94
Tornadoes in the county17
Damaging wind reports in the county91

273 hail reports in Union County since 2006 on 125 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2019.

Cities in Union County

Recent hail in Union County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 5, 20261 in
quarter		Folsom
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Capulin
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Des Moines
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Clayton
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Clapham, Hayden, Amistad
5 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Des Moines
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Sofia
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20250.88 in
nickel		Capulin
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 20251 in
quarter		Clapham
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter		Gladstone
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Pasamonte, Sedan, Hayden
7 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Pasamonte
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Des Moines
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 20, 20241.5 in
ping pong ball		Pasamonte
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 Union County by year

7069078087096102112123136148157169178188193203211229236241025326

When hail season peaks in Union County

JanFeb2Mar7Apr26May40Jun16Jul27Aug6Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Union County

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Union County since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Aug 25, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 30, 202658 mph, measuredClayton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 25, 202684 mph, measuredClayton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202659 mph, measuredClayton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202658 mph, measuredClayton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202659 mph, measuredClayton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 202660 mph, measuredClayton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202658 mph, measuredClayton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202666 mph, measuredClayton Airport, Clapham
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202560 mph, estimatedSeneca, Clayton Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202561 mph, measuredHayden
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 Union 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).