Hail history for Artesia, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Artesia since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Artesia
- Last hail
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 17, 2016
55 reports on 34 days since 1982 · #9 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Artesia
- 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 Artesia
The latest hail report in and around Artesia is from October 1, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Artesia logged 34 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.7 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #9 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Artesia accounts for 10% of the 549 reports filed in Eddy County.
18% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 17, 2016 near 1.53 WSW Illinois Camp.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 1992, with 9 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Artesia 1.7
- Eddy County 14.8
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Artesia 18
- Eddy County 96
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Artesia 18%
- Eddy County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.53 WSW Illinois Camp | Eddy | $1K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.75 NW Artesia | Eddy | $1.0 million | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 WNW Artesia | Eddy | —2 injured | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | Artesia | Eddy | $500K | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 NE Artesia | Eddy | $7K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 25%
- 1–2 in 31 56%
- 2 in + 10 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NNE Artesia | Eddy | $5K | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Artesia | Eddy | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Artesia | Eddy | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Artesia | Eddy | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Artesia | Eddy | — | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WNW Atoka | Eddy | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Artesia | Eddy | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 W Artesia | Eddy | — | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Artesia | Eddy | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.32 W Artesia | Eddy | $2K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.53 WSW Illinois Camp | Eddy | $1K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Artesia
- Atoka 9 km · 22
- Lake Arthur 17 km · 17
- Hope 29 km · 15
- Hagerman 31 km · 12
- Dexter 38 km · 18
- Loco Hills 42 km · 10
- Carlsbad 53 km · 138
- Roswell 59 km · 95
Questions about hail in Artesia
How often does it hail in Artesia, New Mexico?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Artesia since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.7 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Artesia?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Artesia?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 17, 2016 near 1.53 WSW Illinois Camp. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Artesia?
The most recent report in this data is from October 1, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Artesia had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Artesia since November 3, 2021. The last one was on October 1, 2021.
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.