Hail history for Socorro County, NM

Socorro County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on October 5, 2004.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month October

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 61 since 1978

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · October 5, 2004

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 Socorro County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 26, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
September 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

October 7, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Law enforcement observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm on State Highway 169 at mile marker 28.

June 3, 2018 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars in Veguita.

September 29, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls reported in Veguita. Vehicle windshields damaged from large hail. Damages estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	10	17	19	14

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 Socorro County

Has it ever hailed in Socorro County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Socorro County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Socorro County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Socorro County, NM is October 7, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Socorro County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on October 5, 2004. 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.