Hail in Quay County, New Mexico
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Quay County on 120 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 5 of 33 in New Mexico.
The largest radar estimate was 3.6 inches on May 28, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 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 | 21 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 3.6 in |
| June 7, 2022 | 3.55 in |
| May 24, 2023 | 3.55 in |
| May 29, 2024 | 3.45 in |
| May 25, 2023 | 3.4 in |
| October 20, 2024 | 3.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 61 hail reports since October 2020, and 41 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
- Lincoln County: 119 days
- Lea County: 118 days