Hail History

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Hail history for Otero County, NM

Last hail in the countyJul 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 2, 2026
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes in the county7
Damaging wind reports in the county70

80 hail reports in Otero County since 2006 on 48 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 2, 2026.

Cities in Otero County

Recent hail in Otero County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Mayhill
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20263.5 inMayhill
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 20251 in
quarter		Tularosa
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Cloudcroft
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 20251 in
quarter		Cloudcroft
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Otero County by year

306707208209310111412113145152162171185192201212222324325226

When hail season peaks in Otero County

1JanFeb1Mar1Apr10May8Jun11Jul5Aug5Sep6OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Otero County

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Otero County since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 15, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202671 mph, measuredTularosa, Holloman AFB
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202664 mph, estimatedHolloman AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 3, 202662 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202558 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202578 mph, measuredTularosa, Valmont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedBoles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202570 mph, measuredTularosa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202563 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202462 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202466 mph, measuredTularosa
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 Otero 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).