Hail history for North Hobbs, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Hobbs since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Hobbs
- Last hail
- May 31, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 9, 2012
21 reports on 17 days since 1963 · #35 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · North 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 North Hobbs
The latest hail report in and around North Hobbs is from May 31, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Hobbs logged 12 reports on 10 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 #35 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Hobbs accounts for 4% of the 514 reports filed in Lea County.
10% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 9, 2012 near 5 N Hobbs.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (52% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Hobbs 0.6
- Lea County 12.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Hobbs 10
- Lea County 97
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Hobbs 10%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Hobbs | Lea | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Knowles | Lea | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.12 E Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Knowles | Lea | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.42 ENE Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 16:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 10%
- 1–2 in 17 81%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.12 E Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.61 NE Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.42 ENE Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Hobbs | Lea | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 N Hobbs | Lea | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Knowles | Lea | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Hobbs | Lea | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Knowles | Lea | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.42 ENE Hobbs Ind Arpt | Lea | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 N Hobbs | Lea | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Hobbs | Lea | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Knowles | Lea | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Hobbs
Questions about hail in North Hobbs
How often does it hail in North Hobbs, New Mexico?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Hobbs since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Hobbs?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Hobbs?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 9, 2012 near 5 N Hobbs. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Hobbs?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 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 North Hobbs had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 31, 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.