Hail history for Nadine, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nadine since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nadine
- Last hail
- Nov 2, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 17, 1982
13 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #59 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Nadine
- 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 Nadine
The latest hail report in and around Nadine is from November 2, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on November 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nadine 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 #59 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nadine accounts for 3% of the 514 reports filed in Lea County.
23% 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 May 17, 1982.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (54% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nadine 0.4
- Lea County 12.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nadine 7
- Lea County 97
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nadine 23%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lea | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.15 SSW Nadine | Lea | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.51 E Air Base City | Lea | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SSW Nadine | Lea | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Nadine | Lea | 12:54 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 5 38%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 3 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.15 SSW Nadine | Lea | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SSW Nadine | Lea | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Nadine | Lea | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.51 E Air Base City | Lea | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Nadine | Lea | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Hobbs | Lea | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Nadine | Lea | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 SSE Hobbs | Lea | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Nadine | Lea | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Nadine | Lea | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | 5 S Hobbs | Lea | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lea | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nadine
- Hobbs 14 km · 131
- North Hobbs 18 km · 21
- Eunice 20 km · 25
- Lovington 44 km · 48
- Jal 56 km · 34
Questions about hail in Nadine
How often does it hail in Nadine, New Mexico?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nadine since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nadine?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nadine?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 17, 1982. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nadine?
The most recent report in this data is from November 2, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nadine had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.