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Hail history for University Park, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University Park on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 21, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near University Park
No hail was reported within 10 miles of University Park in the last two years.
Hail days near University Park by year
When hail season peaks near University Park
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and September (3).
Largest hail storms near University Park
Oct 3, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Las Cruces Airport (4 mi from University Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous cars and homes damaged. Sky lights broken.Oct 21, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mesilla Park (0 mi from University Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail occurred at New Mexico State University.Sep 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mesilla (3 mi from University Park)
Jul 1, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fort Fillmore (2 mi from University Park)
Nov 4, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fort Fillmore (2 mi from University Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of University Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2006 | F0 | Las Cruces 6 mi from University Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near University Park
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University Park since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Las Cruces 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Dona Ana 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | White Sands 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 92 mph, measured | Dona Ana, White Sands, Las Cruces Airport 6 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 83 mph, measured | Dona Ana 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Las Cruces Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Mesilla Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 60 mph, measured | Dona Ana, Fort Fillmore 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 70 mph, measured | Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports |
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 University Park; 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.
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23 hail days
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 University Park.
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