Hail history for Santa Fe County, NM

Santa Fe County has 147 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 26, 2017.

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 147 since 1960

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 26, 2017

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 Santa Fe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 147 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 12, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 26, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 20, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 12, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A spotter in Edgewood observed quarter to half dollar size hail from a severe thunderstorm.

June 26, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size produced major damage between Glorieta and Pecos. House windows and skylights were blown out. Vehicle windshields smashed and significant damage to vehicles.

June 26, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to the size of hen eggs north of Glorieta.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	1	1	8	43	63	27

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 Santa Fe County

Has it ever hailed in Santa Fe County?

Yes — 147 hail events have been recorded for Santa Fe County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Santa Fe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Santa Fe County, NM is July 12, 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 Santa Fe County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 26, 2017. 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

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.