Sunland Park Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Sunland Park, NM

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 11 hail storms within 25 miles of Sunland Park, NM. Of those, 11 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 5 documented hail events.

Hail Severity Breakdown — Sunland Park Area (Last 5 Years)

Sunland Park Hail Storms by Year

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sunland Park, with 5 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sunland Park typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Sunland Park Hail Storms

• June 3, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 7 NNE El Paso. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Sunland Park-area properties.
• June 2, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near NEWMAN. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Sunland Park-area properties.
• September 13, 2025 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near STRAUSS. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Sunland Park-area properties.
• September 26, 2023 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near EL PASO. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Sunland Park-area properties.
• June 6, 2023 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near SOCORRO. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Sunland Park-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Sunland Park

Wind Storm History — Sunland Park Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 34 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sunland Park, NM in the past five years. Of those, 34 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 85 mph.

Recent Wind Events Near Sunland Park

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunland Park Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Sunland Park, NM?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sunland Park was on June 3, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Sunland Park?

Sunland Park averages roughly 2 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 11 of the 11 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Sunland Park?

The largest documented hail near Sunland Park in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Sunland Park-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in NM?

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.

How do I check hail history for a specific Sunland Park address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Sunland Park. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Sunland Park

If your property in or near Sunland Park 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.

Why Sunland Park's Location Matters for Hail

Sunland Park 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.

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