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Hail history for San Miguel County, NM
San Miguel County has 281 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 26, 1982.
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.
When it hails in San Miguel County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks San Miguel County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for San Miguel County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.88″ (nickel)
A CoCoRaHS observer near Rowe observed a significant amount of penny to nickel size hail with a hail accumulation depth of over 2 inches. Some minor flooding was observed with a glacier like mass of ice and debris. The hail ended up destroying the observer's orchard, corn, and tomato crops.
· 3.07″ (tea cup)
Multiple storm chasers reported very large hail of 2 to 3 inches from a supercell tracking southeast near Las Vegas. The hail did break one storm chaser's windshield. Damage estimates are for the broken windshield.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Hail up to three inches in diameter reported in Tecolotito. Some damage was reported in town.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 86 | 82 | 49 |
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 San Miguel County
Has it ever hailed in San Miguel County?
Yes — 281 hail events have been recorded for San Miguel County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in San Miguel County?
The most recent recorded hail event for San Miguel County, NM is August 31, 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 San Miguel County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 26, 1982. 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
- Eddy County 548
- 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.