Hail history for Ruidoso, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruidoso since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ruidoso
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 2, 2013
21 reports on 16 days since 1965 · #37 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Ruidoso
- 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 Ruidoso
The latest hail report in and around Ruidoso is from June 6, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ruidoso logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #37 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ruidoso accounts for 15% of the 137 reports filed in Lincoln 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 2, 2013 near 0.9 NW Alto.
Reports were down 36% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (48% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ruidoso 0.9
- Lincoln County 5.1
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ruidoso 13
- Lincoln County 62
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ruidoso 0%
- Lincoln County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Alto | Lincoln | $1K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1965 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Otero | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNW Hollywood | Lincoln | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.45 NNE Alto | Lincoln | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 ESE Alto | Lincoln | — | 14:12 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 14 67%
- 1–2 in 7 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Hollywood | Lincoln | — | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 3.1 SE Alto | Lincoln | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNW Hollywood | Lincoln | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.45 NNE Alto | Lincoln | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 ESE Alto | Lincoln | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Ruidoso | Lincoln | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.86 ESE Alto | Lincoln | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Alto | Lincoln | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Alto | Lincoln | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 ESE Alto | Lincoln | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 SSW Alto | Lincoln | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Alto | Lincoln | $1K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ruidoso
- Tularosa 45 km · 11
- Mayhill 53 km · 11
- Alamogordo 59 km · 13
Questions about hail in Ruidoso
How often does it hail in Ruidoso, New Mexico?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruidoso since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ruidoso?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ruidoso?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 2, 2013 near 0.9 NW Alto. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ruidoso?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 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 Ruidoso had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 6, 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.