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Hail history for Hobbs, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hobbs on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Hobbs ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hobbs
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Hobbs, Hobbs Ind Airport 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Hobbs |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hobbs Lea Co Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hobbs |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hobbs 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Hobbs |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Hobbs Ind Airport 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hobbs |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hobbs 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hobbs |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2 in hen egg | Nadine 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hobbs |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hobbs by year
When hail season peaks near Hobbs
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (13).
Largest hail storms near Hobbs
May 31, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hobbs (2 mi from Hobbs)
National Weather Service description (English): A retired spotter/EM called in hail up to the size of tennis balls for the city of Hobbs near Taos, Copper, and Grimes Streets.May 31, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Knowles (9 mi from Hobbs)
Apr 9, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hobbs (0 mi from Hobbs)
May 27, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hobbs (0 mi from Hobbs)
May 25, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Air Base City (3 mi from Hobbs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hobbs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | EF? | Seminole Airport 9 mi from Hobbs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hobbs
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hobbs since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 23, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | damage reported | Hobbs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Monument 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Hobbs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Hobbs Ind Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 90 mph, estimated | Hobbs Ind Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Humble City 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Humble City 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2023 | 90 mph, estimated | Hobbs 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Monument, Hobbs 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 96 mph, estimated | Hobbs 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 Hobbs; 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.
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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 Hobbs.
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