Hail History

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Hail history for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Last hail within 10 milesJan 8, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 4, 2025
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles97

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 May.

Recent hail near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jan 8, 20261 in
quarter		Albuquerque Intl. Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Albuquerque
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Paradise Hills, Albuquerque
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque by year

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When hail season peaks near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and May (7).

1JanFebMarApr7May4Jun13Jul5Aug2Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Jul 30, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kirtland AFB (6 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

May 4, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Paradise Hills (3 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

Nov 5, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Albuquerque (6 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

Jul 22, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rio Rancho (6 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

Jul 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Albuquerque (3 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 19, 2025EF?Sandia Pueblo
7 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 30, 2025EF?Albuquerque Intl. Airport
10 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 29, 2025EF?Double Eagle Ii Airport
8 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 5, 2023EF?Double Eagle Ii Airport
7 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 15, 2020EF0Paradise Hills
6 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 26, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 31, 202660 mph, measuredSouth Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202678 mph, measuredSouth Valley, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 202650 mph, measuredSouth Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 202666 mph, measuredParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 202558 mph, measuredParadise Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202566 mph, measuredAlbuquerque Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202568 mph, measuredKirtland AFB
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202549 mph, estimatedCorrales
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202462 mph, measuredCorrales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202461 mph, measuredAlbuquerque Intl. Airport, Rio Rancho
2 wind reports		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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque; 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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