Hail history for Lake Arthur, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Arthur since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Arthur
- Last hail
- May 5, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 17, 2005
17 reports on 12 days since 1989 · #46 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Lake Arthur
- 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 Lake Arthur
The latest hail report in and around Lake Arthur is from May 5, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on May 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Arthur logged 8 reports on 5 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 #46 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Arthur accounts for 6% of the 290 reports filed in Chaves County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 17, 2005 near 9 N Artesia.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 94% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Arthur 0.4
- Chaves County 8.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Arthur 5
- Chaves County 87
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Arthur 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 9 N Artesia | Eddy | $20K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.71 NW Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 N Artesia | Eddy | $70K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 24%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 NNE Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.71 NW Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.71 NW Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NNE Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 9 N Artesia | Eddy | $20K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 N Artesia | Eddy | $70K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lake Arthur | Chaves | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Arthur
Questions about hail in Lake Arthur
How often does it hail in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Arthur since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #46 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Arthur?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Arthur?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 17, 2005 near 9 N Artesia. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Arthur?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Arthur 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 5, 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.