Hail history for Tatum, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tatum since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tatum
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2025
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 5, 2025
30 reports on 24 days since 1979 · #23 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Tatum
- 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 Tatum
The latest hail report in and around Tatum is from June 5, 2025, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tatum logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #23 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tatum accounts for 6% of the 514 reports filed in Lea County.
10% 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 June 5, 2025 near 0.9 SW North Lea Co Arpt.
Reports were up 167% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tatum 0.6
- Lea County 12.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tatum 8
- Lea County 97
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tatum 10%
- Lea County 12%
- 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 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.9 SW North Lea Co Arpt | Lea | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Tatum Lea Co Arpt | Lea | $5K | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Tatum | Lea | — | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Tatum | Lea | $50K | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 N Tatum | Lea | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 27%
- 1–2 in 19 63%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.9 SW North Lea Co Arpt | Lea | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N North Lea Co Arpt | Lea | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Tatum Lea Co Arpt | Lea | $5K | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Tatum | Lea | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Tatum | Lea | $50K | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tatum | Lea | — | 11:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 N Tatum | Lea | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Tatum | Lea | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Tatum | Lea | — | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Tatum | Lea | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Tatum | Lea | — | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Tatum | Lea | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tatum
- Lovington 35 km · 48
- North Hobbs 56 km · 21
- Hobbs 60 km · 131
Questions about hail in Tatum
How often does it hail in Tatum, New Mexico?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tatum since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tatum?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tatum?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 5, 2025 near 0.9 SW North Lea Co Arpt. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tatum?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2025 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tatum 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 June 5, 2025.
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.