Hail History

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Hail history for Lincoln County, NM

Last hail in the countyJun 24, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 7, 2014
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes in the county14
Damaging wind reports in the county38

103 hail reports in Lincoln County since 2006 on 63 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 7, 2014.

Cities in Lincoln County

Recent hail in Lincoln County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20260.88 in
nickel
Capitan
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 20250.75 in
penny
Corona
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 20250.88 in
nickel
Corona
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 Lincoln County by year

106607508209510111312413514115116617418319120621122323224225126

When hail season peaks in Lincoln County

JanFebMar2Apr14May22Jun13Jul7Aug4Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lincoln County

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lincoln County since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 18, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 202661 mph, measuredOscuro
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 202660 mph, measuredOscuro
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202659 mph, measuredRamon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202661 mph, measuredFort Stanton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 22, 202562 mph, measuredOscuro
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202562 mph, measuredOscuro
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, measuredSierra Blanca Reg Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202462 mph, measuredOscuro
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202358 mph, estimatedRuidoso
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202363 mph, measuredOscuro
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 Lincoln 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).