Hail History

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Hail history for Alamogordo, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20211.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2008
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles31

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alamogordo on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and September.

Alamogordo ranks #1,020 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Alamogordo

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

Hail days near Alamogordo by year

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When hail season peaks near Alamogordo

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and September (2).

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Largest hail storms near Alamogordo

May 28, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamogordo (1 mi from Alamogordo)

Apr 12, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alamogordo (1 mi from Alamogordo)

Sep 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wh Sands/Alamag (6 mi from Alamogordo)

Jul 11, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wh Sands/Alamag (5 mi from Alamogordo)

Sep 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pinto (9 mi from Alamogordo)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alamogordo

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 13, 2020EF0Wh Sands/Alamag
5 mi from Alamogordo		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2019EF1Boles
3 mi from Alamogordo		0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alamogordo

31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alamogordo since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 30, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202668 mph, measuredHolloman AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202664 mph, estimatedHolloman AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202661 mph, measuredWhite Sands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202662 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202568 mph, measuredValmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedBoles
1 wind report		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
Jun 8, 202262 mph, measuredHoloman AFB Alm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202160 mph, estimatedValmont
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 Alamogordo; 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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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 Alamogordo.

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