Hail history for Atoka, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atoka since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atoka
- Last hail
- Sep 15, 2016
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 15, 2016
22 reports on 17 days since 1963 · #30 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Atoka
- 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 Atoka
The latest hail report in and around Atoka is from September 15, 2016, 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, Atoka logged 12 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #30 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atoka accounts for 4% of the 549 reports filed in Eddy County.
14% 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 15, 2016 near 2 S Artesia.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2016, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atoka 0.6
- Eddy County 14.8
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atoka 7
- Eddy County 96
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atoka 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Artesia | Eddy | $3K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Atoka | Eddy | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 SW Dayton | Eddy | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 5%
- 1–2 in 18 82%
- 2 in + 3 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 SW Dayton | Eddy | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Atoka | Eddy | $4K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Artesia | Eddy | $3K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Atoka | Eddy | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Atoka | Eddy | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Artesia | Eddy | $40K | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Artesia | Eddy | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atoka
- Artesia 9 km · 55
- Lake Arthur 25 km · 17
- Hope 32 km · 15
- Hagerman 38 km · 12
- Loco Hills 39 km · 10
- Carlsbad 44 km · 138
- Dexter 46 km · 18
Questions about hail in Atoka
How often does it hail in Atoka, New Mexico?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atoka since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atoka?
Most reports come in June, September, May. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atoka?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 15, 2016 near 2 S Artesia. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atoka?
The most recent report in this data is from September 15, 2016 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atoka had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atoka since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 15, 2016.
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.