Hail history for Alamogordo, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alamogordo since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alamogordo
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 17, 1959
13 reports on 11 days since 1959 · #56 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Alamogordo
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Alamogordo
The latest hail report in and around Alamogordo is from April 12, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alamogordo logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 42% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #56 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alamogordo accounts for 10% of the 124 reports filed in Otero County.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median New Mexico town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 17, 1959.
The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alamogordo 0.3
- Otero County 3.8
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alamogordo 5
- Otero County 46
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alamogordo 15%
- Otero County 7%
- Median New Mexico town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1959 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Otero | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.13 ESE Alamogordo | Otero | $5K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 ENE Alamogordo | Otero | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.26 SSE Alamogordo | Otero | $10K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 NNE Boles | Otero | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 23%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 ENE Alamogordo | Otero | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 ESE Boles | Otero | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 NNE Boles | Otero | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 NE Boles | Otero | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.13 ESE Alamogordo | Otero | $5K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.26 SSE Alamogordo | Otero | $10K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Alamogordo | Otero | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Alamogordo | Otero | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Alamogordo | Otero | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Alamogordo | Otero | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Otero | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1962 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Otero | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alamogordo
Questions about hail in Alamogordo
How often does it hail in Alamogordo, New Mexico?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alamogordo since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alamogordo?
Most reports come in May, July, January. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alamogordo?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 17, 1959. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alamogordo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alamogordo had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alamogordo since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 12, 2017.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.