Hail history for Hobbs, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobbs since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Hobbs
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 23 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.75 in
- teacup · May 29, 1957
131 reports on 84 days since 1957 · #3 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Hobbs
- 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 Hobbs
The latest hail report in and around Hobbs is from June 6, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hobbs logged 74 reports on 39 hail days, about 3.7 reports a year. That is 6.2 times the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #3 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hobbs accounts for 25% of the 514 reports filed in Lea County.
9% 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 3.75 in (teacup) on May 29, 1957.
Reports were down 32% in 2016–2025 (30) compared with 2006–2015 (44). The busiest year was 2025, with 14 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hobbs 3.7
- Lea County 12.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hobbs 39
- Lea County 97
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hobbs 9%
- 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 | 6 | 8 | 14 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 8 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 5 | 2.50 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1957 | 3.75 inteacup | — | Lea | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1957 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lea | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.15 NNW Hobbs | Lea | — | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hobbs | Lea | $150K | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S Hobbs | Lea | $27.0 million | 14:55 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 43 33%
- 1–2 in 76 58%
- 2 in + 12 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.89 N Hobbs | Lea | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Hobbs | Lea | $65K | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Hobbs | Lea | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Hobbs | Lea | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 NNW Hobbs | Lea | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 SE Hobbs | Lea | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.11 SE Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Hobbs | Lea | — | 01:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Hobbs | Lea | — | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Hobbs | Lea | — | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | — | 20:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hobbs
- North Hobbs 6 km · 21
- Nadine 14 km · 13
- Lovington 30 km · 48
- Eunice 33 km · 25
- Tatum 60 km · 30
Questions about hail in Hobbs
How often does it hail in Hobbs, New Mexico?
131 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobbs since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.7 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hobbs?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hobbs?
3.75 in (teacup size) on May 29, 1957. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hobbs?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hobbs had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 23 reports. The most recent was June 6, 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.