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Hail history for Tucumcari, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tucumcari on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on May 25, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Tucumcari
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Tucumcari Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Tucumcari |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tucumcari by year
When hail season peaks near Tucumcari
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Tucumcari
May 25, 2023 · 3.5 in · Tucumcari Airport (5 mi from Tucumcari)
National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports from storm chasers of large hail ranging in size from 2 to 3.5 inches just east-northeast of Tucumcari along U.S. Highway 54. Thankfully there were no reports of damage directly related to the hail.Jun 19, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tucumcari (3 mi from Tucumcari)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball hail 3 miles northwest of Tucumcari.Jun 7, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tucumcari (8 mi from Tucumcari)
Mar 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tucumcari (2 mi from Tucumcari)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to 3 inches deep filling ditches and covering the roads on northeast side of Tucumcari. Highway department called out to blade ice from roads.Aug 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tucumcari Airport (9 mi from Tucumcari)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported along U.S. Highway 54 northeast of Tucumcari. Hail fog developed as a result of the amount of hail along the ground. A wall cloud was also sighted with this storm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tucumcari
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF0 | Tucumcari Airport 5 mi from Tucumcari |
| May 28, 2008 | EF0 | Trigg Ranch 9 mi from Tucumcari |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tucumcari
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tucumcari since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 25, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Tucumcari 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Tucumcari 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Tucumcari Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari; 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 Tucumcari.
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