Hail history for Sandoval County, NM

Sandoval County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 17, 1969.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 93 since 1965

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 17, 1969

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 Sandoval County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 11, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2020	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 8, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

A cooperative observer near Fenton Lake State Park in the Jemez Mountains observed penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm.

June 23, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported with a severe thunderstorm near Pena Blanca.

July 31, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls slammed the area around Jemez Springs and Jemez Pueblo. Flash flooding closed SR-4. Significant damage occurred to vehicles, windows, and crops. Damage amounts are estimated for dozens of vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	0	10	26	41	13

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 Sandoval County

Has it ever hailed in Sandoval County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Sandoval County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sandoval County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sandoval County, NM is July 8, 2024, 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 Sandoval County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 17, 1969. 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.

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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.