Hail history for Otero County, New Mexico
Every NOAA hail report filed in Otero County since 1959, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Otero County
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 2, 2026
124 reports on 84 days since 1959 · #18 of 33 New Mexico counties
Hail map · Otero County
- 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 Otero County
The latest hail report in Otero County is from July 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 2, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Otero County logged 76 reports on 46 hail days, about 3.8 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Mexico county (3.8 a year) and ranks #18 of 33 New Mexico counties for all-time reports. Otero County holds 2% of all 5,335 hail reports in New Mexico.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median New Mexico county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 2, 2026 near 0.8 NW Mayhill.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (31) compared with 2006–2015 (45). The busiest year was 2012, with 11 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Otero County 3.8
- Median New Mexico county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Otero County 46
- Median New Mexico county 45
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Otero County 7%
- Median New Mexico county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.8 NW Mayhill | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1999 | 3.00 inteacup | Tularosa | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.49 NNE Turquoise | $1K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.37 W Tularosa | $2.5 million | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1959 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 14:30 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 35 28%
- 1–2 in 81 65%
- 2 in + 8 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.74 WNW Mayhill | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.8 NW Mayhill | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.66 NW Mayhill | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 ENE Tularosa | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.22 SW Cloudcroft | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.96 ESE Cloudcroft | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.49 ENE Cloudcroft | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 N Mescalero | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.99 ENE Valmont | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | (Alm)wh Sands/Alamag | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N (Alm)wh Sands/Alamag | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.84 S Cloudcroft | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Otero County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 13 | 2.50 in |
| Mayhill | 11 | 3.50 in |
| Tularosa | 11 | 3.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft | 9 | 9 | Jul 13, 2025 |
| Boles Acres | 8 | 6 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| Sacramento | 6 | 4 | Oct 20, 2015 |
| High Rolls | 5 | 3 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| Holloman AFB | 5 | 5 | Sep 8, 2020 |
| La Luz | 5 | 4 | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Orogrande | 5 | 5 | May 11, 2012 |
| Weed | 4 | 4 | May 4, 2015 |
| Mescalero | 3 | 3 | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Timberon | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Twin Forks | 3 | 3 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Pinon | 2 | 2 | Jun 27, 2003 |
Questions about hail in Otero County
How often does it hail in Otero County, New Mexico?
124 hail reports have been logged in Otero County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.8 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 33 New Mexico counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Otero County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Otero County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 2, 2026 near 0.8 NW Mayhill. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Otero County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Otero County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was July 3, 2026.
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.