Hail history for Colfax County, NM

Colfax County has 302 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 184 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 8, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 302 since 1956

1″ or larger 184 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 8, 2016

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 Colfax County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 302 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 10, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
August 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

September 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A report obtained from social media shows pictures of hail up to golf ball size from a severe thunderstorm near Sugarite Canyon.

July 8, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail destroyed brand new pickup truck.

August 2, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Raton at 1415 MST and dime-size hail in Maxwell at 1450 MST. Thunderstorms redeveloped in Colfax County later, producing a hail storm that lasted about 40 minutes in the Springer area. Baseball-size hail damaged about 55 state vehicles at the New Mexico Boys School just northwest of Springer.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	10	3	4	52	93	87	50

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 Colfax County

Has it ever hailed in Colfax County?

Yes — 302 hail events have been recorded for Colfax County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 184 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Colfax County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Colfax County, NM is September 17, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Colfax County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 8, 2016. 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.

More New Mexico hail history

All 33 New Mexico counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.