Hail history for Lincoln County, NM

Lincoln County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 7, 2014.

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 134 since 1962

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 7, 2014

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 5, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 19, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
September 26, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
September 11, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 29, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A trained spotter in rural eastern Lincoln County reported soft penny size hail.

June 7, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Lots of reports of hail damage across the village of Corona. Numerous homes observed window, skylight, siding, and vehicle damage. Damage primarily occurred on north side of structures. Some livestock was also killed, including four chickens. Most impressive was an almost perfectly circular hole in the back pane of a home window. Back windshield of an Acura was completely shattered out.

June 7, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball hail 6 miles north of Highway 246.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	1	14	33	60	21

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, NM is May 29, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Lincoln County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 7, 2014. 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

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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.