Hail history for Loving, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Loving since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Loving
- Last hail
- Nov 1, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Nov 1, 2024
13 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #58 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Loving
- 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 Loving
The latest hail report in and around Loving is from November 1, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on November 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Loving logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 42% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #58 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Loving accounts for 2% of the 549 reports filed in Eddy 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on November 1, 2024 near 0.69 N Loving.
The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Loving 0.3
- Eddy County 14.8
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Loving 6
- Eddy County 96
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Loving 0%
- Eddy County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Loving | Eddy | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Loving | Eddy | $1K | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Loving | Eddy | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Loving | Eddy | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Eddy | — | 13:45 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 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Loving | Eddy | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Loving | Eddy | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Loving | Eddy | $1K | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Loving | Eddy | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Loving | Eddy | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Loving | Eddy | — | 02:04 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Loving | Eddy | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Loving | Eddy | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Loving | Eddy | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1989 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Eddy | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Eddy | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1979 | — | — | Eddy | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Loving
- Carlsbad 19 km · 138
- Whites City 29 km · 16
- Loco Hills 60 km · 10
Questions about hail in Loving
How often does it hail in Loving, New Mexico?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Loving since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Loving?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Loving?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on November 1, 2024 near 0.69 N Loving. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Loving?
The most recent report in this data is from November 1, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Loving had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was November 1, 2024.
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.