Hail history for Roy, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roy since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roy
- Last hail
- Jul 22, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 30, 2005
21 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #36 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Roy
- 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 Roy
The latest hail report in and around Roy is from July 22, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roy logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #36 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roy accounts for 15% of the 143 reports filed in Harding 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 May 30, 2005 near Roy.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (48% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roy 0.7
- Harding County 4.0
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roy 10
- Harding County 50
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roy 5%
- Harding County 6%
- 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Roy | Harding | — | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Roy | Harding | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roy | Harding | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Roy | Harding | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Harding | —4 injured | 00:00 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 6 29%
- 1–2 in 14 67%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 SSE Roy | Harding | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.84 SSE Roy | Harding | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.15 SSE Roy | Harding | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Roy | Harding | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Roy | Harding | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Roy | Harding | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.81 ESE Roy | Harding | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Roy | Harding | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Roy | Harding | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Roy | Harding | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Roy | Harding | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Roy | Harding | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roy
- Mosquero 29 km · 18
- Wagon Mound 47 km · 25
- Springer 59 km · 35
Questions about hail in Roy
How often does it hail in Roy, New Mexico?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roy since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roy?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roy?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 30, 2005 near Roy. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roy?
The most recent report in this data is from July 22, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roy had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 22, 2023.
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.