Hail history for Luna County, NM

Luna County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on October 20, 2015.

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 28 since 1960

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · October 20, 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 Luna County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
October 21, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
October 21, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
October 20, 2015	0.75″	Penny
October 20, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2015	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

October 21, 2015 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Large accumulation of up to quarter size hail on Highway 26 about 9 miles northeast of Deming.

June 9, 2007 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was driven by strong thunderstorm winds and damaged roofs, screens and doors along the 2200 block of Route 418 southwest of Deming.

May 25, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell on Interstate 10 west of Deming.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	2	1	13	9	0

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 Luna County

Has it ever hailed in Luna County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Luna County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Luna County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Luna County, NM is May 18, 2016, 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 Luna County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on October 20, 2015. 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.