Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 58 hail storms within 25 miles of Hobbs, NM. Of those, 53 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 19 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Hobbs| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Catastrophic | 2 events | Baseball+ size, structural roof damage likely |
| Destructive | 9 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 21 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 21 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 5 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 events |
| 2025 | 19 events |
| 2024 | 18 events |
| 2023 | 7 events |
| 2022 | 12 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Hobbs, with 19 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Hobbs typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Lovington, NM | Significant | 1.25" | Half Dollar Size Hail reported approximately 3 blocks away from the Fire Department. |
| 2026-05-25 | LOVINGTON, NM | Significant | 1.25" | Half Dollar Size Hail was reported approximately 3 blocks away from the Fire Department in Lovington. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Severe | 1.75" | A video was sent from a member of the public that showed golf ball-size hail near Turner and Grimes streets in Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | Significant | 1.00" | A report was received via mPING of quarter-size hail just northwest of Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Severe | 1.50" | A public report was received of ping pong ball-size hail on the north side of Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | Severe | 1.75" | Golf ball-size hail was reported by the public on the northwest side of Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Destructive | 2.00" | Approximately hen egg-size hail was reported near the intersection of Dal Paso and St. Anne in Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Moderate | 0.75" | Pea to quarter-size hail was reported in the city of Hobbs by the public. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Severe | 1.75" | A report of golf ball-size hail in Hobbs was received from the public. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-06 | HOBBS, NM | Severe | 1.75" | Emergency management sent reports of broken car windows and multiple alarm calls due to golf ball-size hail falling in Hobbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated. |
| 2025-06-05 | BUCKEYE, NM | Severe | 1.75" | Golf ball-size hail was reported by a trained spotter near the junction of NM 529 and US 62. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-06-05 | (HOB)HOBBS LEA CO AR, NM | Significant | 1.25" | A report was received from mPING of half dollar-size hail along US 62 5 miles north of Monument. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-30 | HOBBS, NM | Significant | 1.00" | A report of quarter-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-30 | HOBBS, NM | Moderate | 0.75" | A report of penny-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-30 | HOBBS, NM | Moderate | 0.75" | A report of penny-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-29 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | Moderate | 0.75" | A report of penny-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-26 | HOBBS, NM | Severe | 1.50" | Ping pong-sized hail reported through social media in Hobbs. Time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-26 | HOBBS, NM | Significant | 1.00" | A report from mPING was received of quarter-sized hail. The time is estimated from radar. |
| 2025-04-25 | LOVINGTON, NM | Severe | 1.75" | There are multiple public reports with pictures and videos of shattered windows caused by wind-driven hail approximately the size of a golf balls. The time is estimated from radar. The property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2025-04-23 | JONES CITY, NM | Significant | 1.25" | A storm chaser reported half dollar sized hail along NM 176 near the state line. Time is estimated from radar. |
NOAA has recorded 44 high-wind events within 25 miles of Hobbs, NM in the past five years. Of those, 44 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 130 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Catastrophic | 1 event |
| Destructive | 20 events |
| Severe | 16 events |
| Significant | 7 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 6 WNW Denver City, TX | 65 | Severe | Additional severe gusts to 59 mph measured from 1022 to 1023 PM. |
| 2026-09-06 | 2 SSW Lovington, NM | 58 | Significant | Tatum Mesonet recorded a wind gust of 58 mph at 7:56 PM CDT. |
| 2026-08-01 | 4 NE Monument, NM | 60 | Significant | AWOS station KHOB Hobbs Lea Co measured a 60 mph wind gust long after the passage of an outflow boundary. |
| 2026-08-01 | 3 NW Hobbs, NM | 58 | Significant | Mesonet station 66 Hobbs, NM/ Lea County measured a 58 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-06-30 | MONUMENT, NM | 75 | Severe | Lea County Emergency Management relayed a report of seven power lines down south of Monument on State Highway 8. Power lines were also downed near the intersection of Maddox and Pearl Valley Roads. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust is also estimated. |
| 2025-08-29 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | 69 | Severe | The West Texas Mesonet station 5 NW Hobbs NM measured a 69 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-08-29 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | 69 | Severe | The Mesonet station FW0979 Hobbs measured a 69 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated. |
| 2025-06-13 | DENVER CITY, TX | 64 | Severe | A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Denver City measured severe wind gusts from 2030 CST through 2043 CST. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at 2030 CST. Additionally, the Automated Weather Observing Station at Denver City Municipal Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph at 2035 CST. |
| 2024-09-21 | HIGGINBOTHAM, TX | 100 | Destructive | Large uprooted hardwood tree, metal barn with roof and walls peeled back to the west, along with downed power poles. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2024-09-21 | HIGGINBOTHAM, TX | 100 | Destructive | The emergency manager reports that two power poles snapped in half. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. The property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2024-09-21 | HIGGINBOTHAM, TX | 100 | Destructive | Report from Seminole Fire Department of 8-10 power poles down with damage to two nearby oil and gas plants due to wind near CR 237 and CR 208. Time is estimated from radar. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2024-05-16 | SEMINOLE ARPT, TX | 81 | Severe | Seminole Fire Department reported power lines down at CR 316 and CR 327. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 MPH. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-10-02 | LOVINGTON, NM | 100 | Destructive | Single wide trailer fully collapsed with no injuries reported. Time estimated from radar. Wind speeds are estimated to be 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-09-11 | EUNICE, NM | 90 | Severe | A power pole was blown down at 611 Ave L. Time estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-09-11 | HOBBS IND ARPT, NM | 90 | Severe | Multiple power lines were blown down at the intersection of North Grimes and Cottonwood Lane. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-08-11 | HUMBLE CITY, NM | 70 | Severe | — |
| 2023-07-03 | HUMBLE CITY, NM | 60 | Significant | — |
| 2023-06-02 | SEMINOLE ARPT, TX | 83 | Severe | After a previous tornado had lifted, the rear-flank downdraft surged, leading to severe winds estimated between 60 and 83 mph. Damage in the area included an unanchored shed that was tipped over and leaning onto a manufactured home along County Road 337, a snapped power pole on County Road 335, and a turned-over irrigation system off County Road 331. All of the damage was oriented towards the east/northeast, indicating this damage was caused by rear-flank downdraft winds. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-05-31 | HOBBS, NM | 90 | Severe | Lea County Emergency Manager reports multiple downed power poles along Highway 18 in Hobbs. The exact locations and time is estimated from radar. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| 2023-05-31 | MONUMENT, NM | 125 | Destructive | Approximately 14 larger transmission poles down from Xcel Energy Cunningham Plant and extending 1.2 miles east. Poles were reportedly broken from near the ground to mid-pole. The estimated wind speeds were 125 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Hobbs was on May 26, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Hobbs averages roughly 12 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 53 of the 58 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Hobbs in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Hobbs-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in NM cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Hobbs. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Hobbs took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationHobbs sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.