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Hail history for Rio Communities, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rio Communities on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 28, 2025. Hail is most common here in September and August.
Recent hail near Rio Communities
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Veguita 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rio Communities |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Tome 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rio Communities |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Turn, Rio Communities 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Rio Communities |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rio Communities by year
When hail season peaks near Rio Communities
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (5) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Rio Communities
Aug 17, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belen (4 mi from Rio Communities)
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 29, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Veguita (9 mi from Rio Communities)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls reported in Veguita. Vehicle windshields damaged from large hail. Damages estimated.Sep 28, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tome (7 mi from Rio Communities)
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 (1 mi from Rio Communities)
Jun 3, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jarales (5 mi from Rio Communities)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Communities
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Valencia 9 mi from Rio Communities |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF0 | Veguita 10 mi from Rio Communities |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rio Communities
14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rio Communities since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 6, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Belen 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Belen 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Veguita 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 59 mph, measured | El Cerro 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 66 mph, measured | Belen 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Belen 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 |
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 Rio Communities; 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
- Belen
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12 hail days - Los Lunas
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23 hail days - Albuquerque
31 hail days - Lee Acres
37 hail days - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
36 hail days - North Valley
36 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 Rio Communities.
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