Hail history for Guadalupe County, NM

Guadalupe County has 160 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 17, 2015.

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 160 since 1965

1″ or larger 96 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 17, 2015

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 Guadalupe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 160 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 6, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 11, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

October 6, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A CoCoRaHS observer near Puerto de Luna observed nickel size hail.

June 1, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A supercell 5 miles south-southeast of Puerto De Luna in central Guadalupe County initially produced ping pong ball size hail, growing to 2 inch size hail 13 minutes later.

August 17, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Public reports indicate baseball size hail fell between Pastura and Vaughn along U.S. Highway 54. EM had back windshield blown out by the hail that was falling from the same storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	4	7	32	51	41	22

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 Guadalupe County

Has it ever hailed in Guadalupe County?

Yes — 160 hail events have been recorded for Guadalupe County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Guadalupe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Guadalupe County, NM is October 6, 2025, 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 Guadalupe County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 17, 2015. 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.