Hail history for Rio Rancho, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rio Rancho since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rio Rancho
- Last hail
- May 31, 2021
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.10 in
- quarter · Sep 30, 2017
32 reports on 23 days since 1990 · #21 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Rio Rancho
- 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 Rio Rancho
The latest hail report in and around Rio Rancho is from May 31, 2021, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rio Rancho logged 24 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #21 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rio Rancho accounts for 33% of the 97 reports filed in Sandoval County.
0% 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 1.10 in (quarter) on September 30, 2017 near 3.51 WNW Bernalillo.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (25% of reports); 25% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rio Rancho 1.2
- Sandoval County 3.4
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rio Rancho 15
- Sandoval County 36
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rio Rancho 0%
- Sandoval County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | 1.10 inquarter | 3.51 WNW Bernalillo | Sandoval | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 SSW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 W Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.95 NW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 19:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 66%
- 1–2 in 11 34%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.83 ENE Paradise Hills | Bernalillo | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.26 W Bernalillo | Sandoval | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.15 NW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 SSW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.06 SW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 3.06 SW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.24 SW Santa Ana Pueblo | Sandoval | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 W Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.95 NW Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rio Rancho
- Albuquerque 21 km · 100
- Sedillo 43 km · 12
- Edgewood 47 km · 31
Questions about hail in Rio Rancho
How often does it hail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rio Rancho since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rio Rancho?
Most reports come in July, October, September. July alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rio Rancho?
1.10 in (quarter size) on September 30, 2017 near 3.51 WNW Bernalillo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rio Rancho?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2021 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rio Rancho had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rio Rancho since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 31, 2021.
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.