Hail history for Dexter, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dexter
- Last hail
- May 31, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 28, 2021
18 reports on 17 days since 1987 · #40 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Dexter
- 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 Dexter
The latest hail report in and around Dexter is from May 31, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dexter logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #40 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dexter accounts for 6% of the 290 reports filed in Chaves County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 28, 2021 near 2.7 NW Dexter.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (56% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dexter 0.5
- Chaves County 8.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dexter 8
- Chaves County 87
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dexter 11%
- Chaves County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.7 NW Dexter | Chaves | $100K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 13:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Dexter | Chaves | — | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Greenfield | Chaves | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Dexter | Chaves | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.7 NW Dexter | Chaves | $100K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Greenfield | Chaves | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Dexter | Chaves | — | 01:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Dexter | Chaves | — | 09:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dexter | Chaves | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 25 SE Santa Rosa | Guadalupe | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Dexter | Chaves | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dexter
- Hagerman 9 km · 12
- Lake Arthur 22 km · 17
- Roswell 25 km · 95
- Artesia 38 km · 55
- Atoka 46 km · 22
- Hope 54 km · 15
- Loco Hills 55 km · 10
Questions about hail in Dexter
How often does it hail in Dexter, New Mexico?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dexter?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dexter?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 28, 2021 near 2.7 NW Dexter. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dexter?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dexter had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 31, 2023.
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.