Hail history for Torrance County, NM

Torrance County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 92 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 26, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 131 since 1959

1″ or larger 92 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 26, 2023

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 Torrance County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 9, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 4, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball size hail from a severe thunderstorm shattering the rain gauge and causing house and vehicle damage.

May 26, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

A trained spotter reported hail stones up to 3.5 inches in diameter west of Encino. This resulted in a broken car windshield.

July 23, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained spotter near Corona reported baseball size hail from a severe thunderstorm tracking north-northeast through the area. The spotter reported that their front and rear windshields on their truck were broken as well as their rearview mirrors. Other reports of damage to about 100 vehicles was received although the extent of the damage is not known.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	3	3	21	37	38	24

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 Torrance County

Has it ever hailed in Torrance County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Torrance County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 92 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Torrance County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Torrance County, NM is June 9, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Torrance County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 26, 2023. 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.