Hail history for Doña Ana County, NM

Doña Ana County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 76 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 20, 1991.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month October

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 117 since 1956

1″ or larger 76 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 20, 1991

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 Doña Ana County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Doña Ana County's peak: October.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
July 31, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
April 23, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 13, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to one inch in diameter was reported near the National Weather Service Office in Santa Teresa.

October 21, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail occurred at New Mexico State University.

October 3, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous cars and homes damaged. Sky lights broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	5	4	3	11	33	54	6

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 Doña Ana County

Has it ever hailed in Doña Ana County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Doña Ana County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 76 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Doña Ana County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Doña Ana County, NM is September 13, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Doña Ana County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 20, 1991. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.