Hail history for Raton, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Raton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Raton
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 21, 2004
37 reports on 30 days since 1968 · #15 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Raton
- 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 Raton
The latest hail report in and around Raton is from July 4, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Raton logged 22 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 83% more than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #15 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Raton accounts for 12% of the 303 reports filed in Colfax County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 21, 2004 near 5 NW Hayden.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (49% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Raton 1.1
- Colfax County 8.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Raton 18
- Colfax County 110
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Raton 5%
- Colfax County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 NW Hayden | Union | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 11 SE Amistad | Union | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Raton | Colfax | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Raton | Colfax | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.53 S Raton | Colfax | 18:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 43%
- 1–2 in 19 51%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.53 S Raton | Colfax | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Raton | Colfax | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Raton | Colfax | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Raton | Colfax | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Raton | Colfax | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Raton | Colfax | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Raton | Colfax | 16:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Raton
Questions about hail in Raton
How often does it hail in Raton, New Mexico?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Raton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Raton?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 49% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Raton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 21, 2004 near 5 NW Hayden. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Raton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Raton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.