Hail in Lea County, New Mexico
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lea County on 118 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 7 of 33 in New Mexico.
The largest radar estimate was 4.55 inches on June 1, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 29, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | 4.55 in |
| June 2, 2023 | 3.35 in |
| April 25, 2025 | 3.15 in |
| October 2, 2023 | 3.05 in |
| November 1, 2024 | 3.05 in |
| November 2, 2024 | 3.05 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 71 hail reports since October 2020, and 100 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in New Mexico
- San Miguel County: 163 days
- Union County: 157 days
- Colfax County: 151 days
- Mora County: 123 days
- Quay County: 120 days
- Lincoln County: 119 days