Hail history for Roosevelt County, NM

Roosevelt County has 296 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 195 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 296 since 1956

1″ or larger 195 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 12, 2012

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 Roosevelt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 296 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 11, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 5, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 25, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 21, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 11, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Nickel to half-dollar size hail southeast of Clovis.

May 26, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell with a tornadic supercell thunderstorm near Dora, NM resulting in damage to cars and homes. Damage amounts are a rough estimate for several residences.

June 12, 2012 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail reported in Portales.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	6	11	11	66	76	89	35

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 Roosevelt County

Has it ever hailed in Roosevelt County?

Yes — 296 hail events have been recorded for Roosevelt County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 195 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Roosevelt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Roosevelt County, NM is August 11, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Roosevelt County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 2012. 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.