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Hail history for South Valley, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Valley on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 30, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.
South Valley ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near South Valley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Valley |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Isleta 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Valley |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Albuquerque 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from South Valley |
| May 4, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Valley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Valley by year
When hail season peaks near South Valley
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near South Valley
Jul 30, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kirtland AFB (7 mi from South Valley)
Jul 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (8 mi from South Valley)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (8 mi from South Valley)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (10 mi from South Valley)
Oct 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Paradise Hills (10 mi from South Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | EF? | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 2 mi from South Valley |
| Jan 29, 2025 | EF? | Double Eagle Ii Airport 7 mi from South Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Valley
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Valley since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 26, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | South Valley 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | South Valley 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | South Valley 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Kirtland AFB 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Albuquerque Intl. Airport 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 South Valley; 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 South Valley.
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