Hail history for Taos, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJun 15, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20060.88 in (nickel)Jun 15, 2026

Hail days since 20066

Days with hail 1 inch or larger0

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles11

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Taos on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.88 in (nickel) on Jun 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Taos

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 15, 2026	0.88 in nickel	El Prado 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Taos	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 Taos by year

When hail season peaks near Taos

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (2).

Largest hail storms near Taos

Jul 1, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Ranchito (2 mi from Taos)

Jul 31, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Arroyo Seco (8 mi from Taos)

Jun 15, 2026 · 0.88 in (nickel) · El Prado (2 mi from Taos)

Jun 20, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Taos (3 mi from Taos)

Jun 14, 2013 · 0.75 in (penny) · Talpa (7 mi from Taos)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Taos

11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Taos since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 13, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 15, 2026	60 mph, estimated	El Prado 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 2022	74 mph, measured	Arroyo Seco, El Prado, Taos Muni Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 2021	90 mph, estimated	Taos 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 8, 2020	60 mph, measured	Taos Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2018	61 mph, measured	Taos Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2015	62 mph, measured	Servilleta Plaza 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 2013	78 mph, measured	Taos Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 2006	58 mph, measured	Taos 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 Taos; 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

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 Taos.

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