Hail history for Melrose, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melrose
- Last hail
- Nov 2, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2012
24 reports on 19 days since 1979 · #28 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Melrose
- 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 Melrose
The latest hail report in and around Melrose is from November 2, 2024, 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 November 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melrose logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #28 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melrose accounts for 7% of the 343 reports filed in Curry County.
13% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 12, 2012 near Melrose, which ties or sets the New Mexico record.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melrose 0.6
- Curry County 9.3
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melrose 9
- Curry County 72
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melrose 13%
- Curry County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2012 | 4.50 insoftball | Melrose | Curry | $100K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Melrose | Curry | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Melrose | Curry | $100K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Melrose | Curry | — | 09:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Melrose | Curry | $8K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 38%
- 1–2 in 12 50%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Melrose | Curry | — | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNW Melrose | Curry | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Melrose | Curry | — | 09:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Melrose | Curry | $8K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Melrose | Curry | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Melrose | Curry | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 4.50 insoftball | Melrose | Curry | $100K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Melrose | Curry | — | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Melrose | Curry | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Melrose | Curry | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Melrose | Curry | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Melrose | Curry | — | 22:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melrose
- Cannon AFB 29 km · 36
- House 35 km · 16
- Portales 38 km · 87
- Clovis 40 km · 139
- Grady 52 km · 14
- Elida 54 km · 26
- Fort Sumner 54 km · 22
Questions about hail in Melrose
How often does it hail in Melrose, New Mexico?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melrose?
Most reports come in June, October, April. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melrose?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2012 near Melrose. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melrose?
The most recent report in this data is from November 2, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Melrose 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 November 2, 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.