Hail in Otero County, New Mexico
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Otero County on 87 days since October 2020. That is more than 97% of US counties. It ranks 15 of 33 in New Mexico.
The largest radar estimate was 2.85 inches on September 28, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was October 25, 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 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 28, 2025 | 2.85 in |
| June 2, 2022 | 2.85 in |
| July 11, 2021 | 2.6 in |
| May 29, 2025 | 2.5 in |
| July 5, 2024 | 2.45 in |
| August 29, 2025 | 2.3 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 12 hail reports since October 2020, and 14 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