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Hail history for McKinley County, NM
McKinley County has 9 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 2 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on September 21, 1997.
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.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for McKinley County.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 McKinley County
Has it ever hailed in McKinley County?
Yes — 9 hail events have been recorded for McKinley County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 2 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in McKinley County?
The most recent recorded hail event for McKinley County, NM is June 6, 2023, 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 McKinley County?
1.0″ (quarter), recorded on September 21, 1997. 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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- Lea County 512
- Union County 416
- Quay County 349
- Curry County 342
- Colfax County 302
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.