Hail history for Folsom, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Folsom since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Folsom
- Last hail
- Aug 5, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jun 20, 2017
11 reports on 10 days since 1990 · #63 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Folsom
- 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 Folsom
The latest hail report in and around Folsom is from August 5, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Folsom logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #63 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Folsom accounts for 3% of the 420 reports filed in Union County.
0% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on June 20, 2017 near Folsom.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (55% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Folsom 0.4
- Union County 13.4
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Folsom 7
- Union County 123
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Folsom 0%
- Union 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Folsom | Union | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Folsom | Union | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.98 SSE Folsom | Union | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Union | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Folsom | Union | 18:00 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 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Folsom | Union | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 26, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Folsom | Union | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Folsom | Union | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Folsom | Union | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Folsom | Union | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.98 SSE Folsom | Union | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Folsom | Union | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Folsom | Union | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Folsom | Union | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Folsom | Union | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Union | 21:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Folsom
- Des Moines 12 km · 20
- Capulin 14 km · 36
- Grenville 39 km · 18
- Raton 47 km · 37
Questions about hail in Folsom
How often does it hail in Folsom, New Mexico?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Folsom since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Folsom?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Folsom?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on June 20, 2017 near Folsom. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Folsom?
The most recent report in this data is from August 5, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Folsom 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 August 5, 2026.
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.