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Hail history for Roosevelt County, NM
158 hail reports in Roosevelt County since 2006 on 83 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 12, 2012.
Cities in Roosevelt County
Recent hail in Roosevelt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Milnesand, Pep, Lingo 6 hail reports |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Portales 1 hail report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Tolar 1 hail report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Milnesand, Portales Airport 2 hail reports |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Causey, Portales Airport 2 hail reports |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lingo 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Roosevelt County by year
When hail season peaks in Roosevelt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Roosevelt County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Roosevelt County since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 30, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Dora 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Portales, Dora 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Tolar 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Floyd 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Tolar 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Dora 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Floyd 1 wind report |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Tolar 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Portales 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Tolar 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 Roosevelt 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).