Hail History

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Hail history for West Hammond, NM

Last hail within 10 milesSep 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 21, 2024
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles9

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Hammond on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 21, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and September.

Recent hail near West Hammond

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 18, 20261 in
quarter
Farmington
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Hammond
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter
Bloomfield
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from West Hammond
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 20251 in
quarter
Farmington
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Hammond
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 West Hammond by year

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When hail season peaks near West Hammond

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and September (4).

JanFebMarAprMay5JunJulAug4Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Hammond

Oct 12, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blanco (9 mi from West Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): The Chief of Police in Bloomfield stated he had golf ball size hail at his home SE of Bloomfield in the late morning. Via email correspondence.

Jun 21, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bloomfield (0 mi from West Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail reported just southwest of Bloomfield.

Jun 11, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmington Airport (10 mi from West Hammond)

Sep 18, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington Airport (9 mi from West Hammond)

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (9 mi from West Hammond)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Hammond

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2015EF0Carson
7 mi from West Hammond
0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 18, 2013EF0Farmington Airport
9 mi from West Hammond
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Hammond

9 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Hammond since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 21, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 26, 202660 mph, measuredBloomfield
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202481 mph, estimatedBloomfield, Flora Vista, Farmington
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202358 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 201764 mph, estimatedBloomfield
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2015104 mph, estimatedFlora Vista
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 201555 mph, estimatedFarmington
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 West Hammond; 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 West Hammond.

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