Hail history for Socorro, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Socorro since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Socorro
- Last hail
- Sep 18, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Oct 5, 2004
15 reports on 13 days since 1960 · #53 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Socorro
- 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 Socorro
The latest hail report in and around Socorro is from September 18, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Socorro logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #53 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Socorro accounts for 24% of the 63 reports filed in Socorro County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on October 5, 2004 near Socorro.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in October (33% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Socorro 0.5
- Socorro County 2.0
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Socorro 9
- Socorro County 34
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Socorro 7%
- Socorro County 3%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Socorro | Socorro | $40.0 million | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Escondida | Socorro | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.45 SSE Socorro | Socorro | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE Socorro | Socorro | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Socorro | Socorro | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE Socorro | Socorro | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Socorro | Socorro | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Socorro | Socorro | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Socorro | Socorro | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Socorro | Socorro | — | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.45 SSE Socorro | Socorro | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NNE (Onm)socorro Arpt | Socorro | — | 06:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Socorro | Socorro | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 WNW Socorro | Socorro | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Socorro | Socorro | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Escondida | Socorro | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Socorro | Socorro | $40.0 million | 13:06 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Socorro
How often does it hail in Socorro, New Mexico?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Socorro since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Socorro?
Most reports come in October, September, May. October alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Socorro?
3.00 in (teacup size) on October 5, 2004 near Socorro. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Socorro?
The most recent report in this data is from September 18, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Socorro had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 18, 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.