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Hail history for Sandia Heights, NM
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sandia Heights on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Sandia Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Sandia Park 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sandia Heights |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sandia Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sandia Heights |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Sandia Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sandia Heights |
| May 4, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Paradise Hills, Albuquerque 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Sandia Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sandia Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Sandia Heights
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Sandia Heights
Jul 30, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kirtland AFB (9 mi from Sandia Heights)
May 4, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Paradise Hills (10 mi from Sandia Heights)
Nov 5, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Albuquerque (6 mi from Sandia Heights)
Jun 9, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sandia Park (9 mi from Sandia Heights)
Jul 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (8 mi from Sandia Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sandia Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | EF? | Sandia Pueblo 5 mi from Sandia Heights |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EF0 | Bernalillo 10 mi from Sandia Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sandia Heights
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sandia Heights since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 5, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | damage reported | Albuquerque 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Corrales 4 wind reports |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Corrales 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | El Llanito 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Albuquerque 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Albuquerque 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Kirtland AFB 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Albuquerque 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Albuquerque 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Paradise Hills 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 Sandia Heights; 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
- North Valley
36 hail days - Corrales
30 hail days - Bernalillo
23 hail days - Rio Rancho
31 hail days - Albuquerque
31 hail days - Enchanted Hills
16 hail days - South Valley
23 hail days - Los Lunas
12 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 Sandia Heights.
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