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Hail history for Hidalgo County, NM
11 hail reports in Hidalgo County since 2006 on 8 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 10, 2013.
Recent hail in Hidalgo County
No hail was reported in Hidalgo County in the last two years.
Hail days in Hidalgo County by year
When hail season peaks in Hidalgo County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hidalgo County
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hidalgo County since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Rodeo 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | Road Forks 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Road Forks, Lordsburg 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Mondel 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Mondel 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Mondel 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Mondel 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Lordsburg Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Mondel 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Playas 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 Hidalgo County; 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).