Hail history for Mora County, NM

Mora County has 141 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 8, 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 141 since 1961

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 8, 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 Mora County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 141 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
August 11, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 5, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
October 2, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2023	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 7, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A trained spotter in Ojo Feliz observed nickel size hail from a strong thunderstorm.

July 15, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail broke three skylights, damage is an estimate. Half-dollar size hail reported alongside larger but shorter duration 2.75 inch hail. Hail persisted until approximately 5:10 pm MDT before quitting.

June 8, 2014 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

In association with tornado.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	1	2	26	48	41	18

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 Mora County

Has it ever hailed in Mora County?

Yes — 141 hail events have been recorded for Mora County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mora County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mora County, NM is September 7, 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 Mora County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 8, 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

All 33 New Mexico counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.