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Hail history for Las Cruces, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJun 4, 20190.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 21, 2015

Hail days since 200618

Days with hail 1 inch or larger14

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles22

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Las Cruces 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.

Las Cruces ranks #191 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Las Cruces

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Las Cruces in the last two years.

Hail days near Las Cruces by year

When hail season peaks near Las Cruces

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and September (3).

Largest hail storms near Las Cruces

Oct 3, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Las Cruces Airport (3 mi from Las Cruces)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous cars and homes damaged. Sky lights broken.

Oct 21, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mesilla Park (3 mi from Las Cruces)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail occurred at New Mexico State University.

Sep 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mesilla (3 mi from Las Cruces)

Jul 1, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fort Fillmore (3 mi from Las Cruces)

Nov 4, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fort Fillmore (3 mi from Las Cruces)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Las Cruces

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Sep 13, 2006	F0	Las Cruces 5 mi from Las Cruces	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Las Cruces

22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Las Cruces since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 11, 2021.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 7, 2026	61 mph, measured	Las Cruces 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 2024	66 mph, measured	Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Dona Ana 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2021	92 mph, measured	Dona Ana, Las Cruces Airport, Mesilla Park 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 2020	83 mph, measured	Dona Ana 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2019	60 mph, estimated	Las Cruces Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2015	60 mph, estimated	Mesilla Park 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2014	60 mph, measured	Dona Ana, Fort Fillmore 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2013	70 mph, measured	Las Cruces Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2011	58 mph, measured	Organ 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 Las Cruces; 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 Las Cruces.

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