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Hail history for Silver City, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver City on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 1, 2026. Hail is most common here in September and October.
Recent hail near Silver City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pinos Altos 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Silver City |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fort Bayard 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Silver City |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Slvr City Turner Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Silver City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Silver City by year
When hail season peaks near Silver City
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (4) and October (3).
Largest hail storms near Silver City
Aug 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fort Bayard (9 mi from Silver City)
May 25, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Silver City (2 mi from Silver City)
Sep 25, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Slvr City Turner Airport (3 mi from Silver City)
May 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Silver City (4 mi from Silver City)
Oct 4, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Silver City (1 mi from Silver City)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver City
5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver City since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 1, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Central 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 68 mph, measured | Hurley 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 58 mph, measured | Silver City 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 Silver City; 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.
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 Silver City.
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