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Hail history for Portales, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portales on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 12, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Portales
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Portales 1 hail report · closest near the center of Portales |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Portales Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Portales |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Portales Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Portales |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Portales by year
When hail season peaks near Portales
Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (15).
Largest hail storms near Portales
Jun 12, 2012 · 4.5 in (softball) · Portales (2 mi from Portales)
National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail reported in Portales.Jun 22, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Portales (1 mi from Portales)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotters in Portales reported large hail in the area ranging from half-dollar to tennis ball sized hail.May 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Portales (1 mi from Portales)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball to teacup size hail was observed just in Portales from a supercell thunderstorm.May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Portales (0 mi from Portales)
Jun 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Portales (0 mi from Portales)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portales
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2010 | EF0 | Cameo 10 mi from Portales |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portales
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portales since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 26, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Portales 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Portales 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Portales 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Cannon AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Portales 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Portales 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2021 | 74 mph, measured | Portales 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Bethel 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 61 mph, measured | Portales Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 60 mph, measured | Portales Airport 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 Portales; 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 Portales.
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