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Hail history for Placitas, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Placitas on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 9, 2017. Hail is most common here in October and July.
Recent hail near Placitas
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Placitas in the last two years.
Hail days near Placitas by year
When hail season peaks near Placitas
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (2) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Placitas
Jul 4, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Algodones (10 mi from Placitas)
Oct 2, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Placitas (1 mi from Placitas)
May 9, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · San Felipe Pueblo (10 mi from Placitas)
Jul 30, 2018 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Bernalillo (9 mi from Placitas)
Jun 23, 2020 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Bernalillo (10 mi from Placitas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Placitas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | EF? | Sandia Pueblo 8 mi from Placitas |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EF0 | Bernalillo 9 mi from Placitas |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF0 | San Felipe Pueblo 9 mi from Placitas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Placitas
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Placitas since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 5, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | El Llanito 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | El Llanito 1 wind report |
| Oct 12, 2014 | 66 mph, measured | Placitas, El Llanito 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 60 mph, estimated | San Felipe Pueblo 1 wind report |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 70 mph, measured | San Felipe Pueblo, Placitas 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 Placitas; 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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31 hail days - South Valley
23 hail days - Eldorado at Santa Fe
23 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 Placitas.
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