Hail history for Eunice, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eunice since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Eunice
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Nov 2, 2024
25 reports on 23 days since 1987 · #26 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Eunice
- 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 Eunice
The latest hail report in and around Eunice is from April 23, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on November 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eunice 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 #26 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eunice accounts for 5% of the 514 reports filed in Lea County.
4% 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 November 2, 2024 near 2.71 WNW Jones City.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eunice 0.5
- Lea County 12.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eunice 8
- Lea County 97
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eunice 4%
- Lea County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.71 WNW Jones City | Lea | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 09:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 32%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Jones City | Lea | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.71 WNW Jones City | Lea | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 NW Eunice | Lea | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Eunice | Lea | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Eunice | Lea | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Eunice | Lea | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eunice | Lea | 09:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Eunice | Lea | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Eunice | Lea | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Eunice | Lea | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Eunice | Lea | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eunice
- Nadine 20 km · 13
- Hobbs 33 km · 131
- Jal 36 km · 34
- North Hobbs 38 km · 21
- Lovington 60 km · 48
Questions about hail in Eunice
How often does it hail in Eunice, New Mexico?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eunice since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eunice?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eunice?
3.00 in (teacup size) on November 2, 2024 near 2.71 WNW Jones City. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eunice?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eunice had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 23, 2025.
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.