Hail history for Union County, New Mexico
Every NOAA hail report filed in Union County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Union County
- Last hail
- Aug 5, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 29
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 67 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 26, 2019
420 reports on 221 days since 1956 · #3 of 33 New Mexico counties
Hail map · Union 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 Union County
The latest hail report in Union County is from August 5, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 29 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Union County logged 269 reports on 123 hail days, about 13.4 reports a year. That is 3.6 times the median New Mexico county (3.8 a year) and ranks #3 of 33 New Mexico counties for all-time reports. Union County holds 8% of all 5,335 hail reports in New Mexico.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 26, 2019 near 9.85 WSW Clayton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (132) compared with 2006–2015 (137). The busiest year was 2015, with 31 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Union County 13.4
- Median New Mexico county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Union County 123
- Median New Mexico county 45
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Union County 7%
- Median New Mexico county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 21 | |||||||
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 29 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | |||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 21 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 7 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 9 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 9.85 WSW Clayton | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2007 | 3.00 inteacup | 10 S Clayton | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.56 W Pasamonte | $20K | 22:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hayden | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 NW Hayden | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 125 30%
- 1–2 in 266 63%
- 2 in + 29 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Folsom | — | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Capulin | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8.99 ENE Des Moines | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 15.41 ENE Des Moines | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 E Clayton | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 WNW Clayton | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 SSW Amistad | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 N Hayden | $20K | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.26 NNE Clapham | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9.55 NE Clapham | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.68 NNE Clapham | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.48 W Des Moines | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Union County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 57 | 2.25 in |
| Capulin | 36 | 2.50 in |
| Des Moines | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Grenville | 18 | 2.00 in |
| Folsom | 11 | 1.50 in |
Questions about hail in Union County
How often does it hail in Union County, New Mexico?
420 hail reports have been logged in Union County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 13.4 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 33 New Mexico counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Union County?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Union County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 26, 2019 near 9.85 WSW Clayton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Union County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 5, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Union County had in the last five years?
29 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 67 reports. The most recent was August 5, 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.