Hail history for Bernalillo County, NM

Bernalillo County has 186 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 88 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 9, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 186 since 1957

1″ or larger 88 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 9, 2025

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bernalillo County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bernalillo County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 186 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
January 8, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
January 8, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 12, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bernalillo County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

January 8, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail/graupel observed at the National Weather Service office.

July 12, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A CoCoRaHS observer in Cedar Crest observed 2 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.

June 9, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained spotter reported golf ball to baseball size hail from a severe thunderstorm. The hail resulted in tree, house and automobile damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	1	0	22	44	73	41

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bernalillo County

Has it ever hailed in Bernalillo County?

Yes — 186 hail events have been recorded for Bernalillo County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 88 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bernalillo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bernalillo County, NM is January 8, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bernalillo County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 9, 2025. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.