Hail history for Portales, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portales since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Portales
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2012
87 reports on 59 days since 1956 · #6 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Portales
- 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 Portales
The latest hail report in and around Portales is from August 11, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 29, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Portales logged 54 reports on 33 hail days, about 2.7 reports a year. That is 4.5 times the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #6 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Portales accounts for 29% of the 302 reports filed in Roosevelt County.
4% 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 2 SW Portales, which ties or sets the New Mexico record.
Reports were down 26% in 2016–2025 (23) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2015, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Portales 2.7
- Roosevelt County 7.6
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Portales 33
- Roosevelt County 80
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Portales 4%
- Roosevelt County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2012 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 SW Portales | Roosevelt | $250K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.34 WSW Portales | Roosevelt | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Portales | Roosevelt | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Portales | Roosevelt | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 35%
- 1–2 in 52 61%
- 2 in + 3 4%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Portales | Roosevelt | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.34 WSW Portales | Roosevelt | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Portales | Roosevelt | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Portales | Roosevelt | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 SSW Portales | Roosevelt | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 E Portales Arpt | Roosevelt | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | $10K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | — | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.57 W Portales | Roosevelt | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 E Portales Arpt | Roosevelt | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Portales
Questions about hail in Portales
How often does it hail in Portales, New Mexico?
87 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portales since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.7 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Portales?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Portales?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2012 near 2 SW Portales. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Portales?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Portales had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 11, 2025.
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.