Hail History

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Hail history for Raton, NM

Last hail within 10 milesSep 17, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 17, 2025
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Raton on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Raton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Sugarite
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Raton		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Raton Crews Airport, Trinidad
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Raton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Raton by year

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When hail season peaks near Raton

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (8).

JanFebMar1Apr6May12Jun8Jul5Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Raton

Jul 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sugarite (7 mi from Raton)

May 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raton Crews Airport (9 mi from Raton)

National Weather Service description (English): Mixture of golf ball and pea size hail reported at the NRA Whittington Center.

Sep 14, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Houten (9 mi from Raton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail at the Whittington NRA Center Founder's Post. This storm moved over Interstate 25 south of Raton and dumped two to three inches of pea size hail near mile marker 450. Several vehicle accidents were reported however no estimates are available on property damage.

Aug 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raton Crews Airport (9 mi from Raton)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 inch hail near the Raton Crews Airport.

Sep 17, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sugarite (4 mi from Raton)

National Weather Service description (English): A report obtained from social media shows pictures of hail up to golf ball size from a severe thunderstorm near Sugarite Canyon.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Raton

1 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Raton since 2006, on 1 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202560 mph, estimatedRaton Crews Airport
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 Raton; 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 Raton.

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