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Hail history for Socorro, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Socorro on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Oct 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in October and May.
Recent hail near Socorro
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Socorro in the last two years.
Hail days near Socorro by year
When hail season peaks near Socorro
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Socorro
Oct 19, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Socorro (1 mi from Socorro)
Sep 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Socorro (1 mi from Socorro)
Oct 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · San Antonio (10 mi from Socorro)
Jun 23, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Socorro (1 mi from Socorro)
May 20, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Socorro (1 mi from Socorro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Socorro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2012 | EF0 | Socorro Airport 2 mi from Socorro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Socorro
4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Socorro since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 15, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Socorro Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 62 mph, measured | Socorro Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 70 mph, estimated | Socorro 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Socorro 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 Socorro; 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 Socorro.
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