Hail history for Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Every NOAA hail report filed in Roosevelt County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roosevelt County
- Last hail
- May 21, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 17
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 31 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2012
302 reports on 167 days since 1956 · #7 of 33 New Mexico counties
Hail map · Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County
The latest hail report in Roosevelt County is from May 21, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 17 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 29, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roosevelt County logged 152 reports on 80 hail days, about 7.6 reports a year. That is about twice the median New Mexico county (3.8 a year) and ranks #7 of 33 New Mexico counties for all-time reports. Roosevelt County holds 6% of all 5,335 hail reports in New Mexico.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 12, 2012 near 2 SW Portales, which ties or sets the New Mexico record.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (61) compared with 2006–2015 (91). The busiest year was 2015, with 24 reports on 12 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roosevelt County 7.6
- Median New Mexico county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roosevelt County 80
- Median New Mexico county 45
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roosevelt County 8%
- Median New Mexico county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 26, 2023 | 2 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2012 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 SW Portales | $250K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dora | $100K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.57 W Causey | $250K | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.79 NW Floyd | $100K | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Dora | $10K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 100 33%
- 1–2 in 176 59%
- 2 in + 24 8%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.88 E Milnesand | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Milnesand | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.09 SW Lingo | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.11 SSE Pep | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.53 N Milnesand | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.75 E Milnesand | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Portales | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.61 E Tolar | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.18 SE Portales Arpt | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.84 S Milnesand | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.57 W Causey | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.72 SE Portales Arpt | 14:19 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Roosevelt County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd | 6 | 6 | Jun 30, 2017 |
Questions about hail in Roosevelt County
How often does it hail in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?
302 hail reports have been logged in Roosevelt County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 7.6 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 33 New Mexico counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roosevelt County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roosevelt County?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2012 near 2 SW Portales. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roosevelt County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 21, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roosevelt County had in the last five years?
17 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 31 reports. The most recent was May 21, 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.