Hail history for Grant County, NM

Grant County has 58 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on November 4, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month September

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 58 since 1964

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · November 4, 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 Grant County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 58 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
October 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 26, 2018	0.75″	Penny
September 1, 2018	0.75″	Penny
August 1, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
August 1, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Grant 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 in Gila Hot Springs.

September 28, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail about 3 miles north of Hachita.

November 4, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous cars damaged along Highway 180 near Highway 61 exit. Hail covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	1	3	24	23	4

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 Grant County

Has it ever hailed in Grant County?

Yes — 58 hail events have been recorded for Grant County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Grant County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Grant County, NM is September 25, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Grant County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on November 4, 2016. 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.

More New Mexico hail history

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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.