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Hail history for El Cerro, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Cerro on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 28, 2025. Hail is most common here in September and June.
Recent hail near El Cerro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Tome 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from El Cerro |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Rio Communities 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from El Cerro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near El Cerro by year
When hail season peaks near El Cerro
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (3) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near El Cerro
Aug 17, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belen (8 mi from El Cerro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail pounded the Belen area. Dozens of vehicles were damaged and numerous building had windows broken. Several street lights were damaged and trees were stripped of leaves.Sep 28, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tome (3 mi from El Cerro)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball size hail reported near and just south of Los Lunas, NM.Sep 30, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rio Communities (9 mi from El Cerro)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Valencia (2 mi from El Cerro)
Jul 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Los Lunas (3 mi from El Cerro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Cerro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | EF0 | Los Lunas 5 mi from El Cerro |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Valencia 0 mi from El Cerro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Cerro
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Cerro since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 3, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Los Lunas 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 59 mph, measured | El Cerro 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2019 | 68 mph, measured | Los Lunas 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Los Lunas 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Belen 1 wind report |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 62 mph, measured | Tome 1 wind report |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Rio Communities 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2017 | 62 mph, measured | Adelino 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Los Lunas 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 63 mph, estimated | Los Lunas 2 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 El Cerro; 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
- Los Lunas
12 hail days - Belen
11 hail days - South Valley
23 hail days - Albuquerque
31 hail days - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
36 hail days - North Valley
36 hail days - Rio Rancho
31 hail days - Corrales
30 hail days
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 El Cerro.
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