Hail in Union County, New Mexico
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Union County on 157 days since October 2020. That is more than 100% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 33 in New Mexico.
The largest radar estimate was 4 inches on June 30, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 30, 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 | 26 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | 4 in |
| June 22, 2023 | 3.45 in |
| May 26, 2023 | 3.45 in |
| June 25, 2026 | 3.45 in |
| June 11, 2023 | 3.4 in |
| August 2, 2025 | 3.4 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 72 hail reports since October 2020, and 48 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
- Colfax County: 151 days
- Mora County: 123 days
- Quay County: 120 days
- Lincoln County: 119 days
- Lea County: 118 days