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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 88124

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 88124 from May 18, 1955 through June 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 88124 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 88124

55 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter along U.S. 60 and 84 a few miles east of Taiban observed nickel to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
1.00″ hail
Nov 2, 2024
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of hail covering the ground with stones ranging from half inch diameter to 1 inch diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melrose, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GERALD SATTERWHITE REPORTED HAILSTONES AROUND ONE INCH. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1937 LT TO 2015 LT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Forrest, NM
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NNE Melrose, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2021
10:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOST STONES QUARTER SIZE...BUT A COUPLE REACHED GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Ragland, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2016
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Melrose, NM
1.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
10:00 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.16 SE Field, NM
1.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
9:48 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Melrose, NM
1.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
9:18 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.61 E Tolar, NM
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2015
4:56 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Melrose, NM
1.25″ hail
May 23, 2015
2:40 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported marble to half dollar sized hail fell from severe storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.61 E Tolar, NM
0.88″ hail
Sep 29, 2014
6:47 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Melrose, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2012
10:27 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported hail size based on the fact that it knocked off side view mirror of his vehicle 0.7 miles south of Forrest.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Forrest, NM
4.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2012
7:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Softball size hail reported in Melrose.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Melrose, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2012
7:31 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported in Melrose. Various reports of this event were received.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Melrose, NM
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 88124

22 reports
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60 mph
Jun 20, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
61 mph
May 22, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Draper.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Melrose, NM
60 mph
May 14, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROKE 3 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES OFF TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2019
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE SECTION OFF ROOFING WAS TORN OFF A BARN
NWS Wind Report Location: Melrose, NM
60 mph
May 26, 2019
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Melrose, NM
60 mph
Jul 23, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 AND ONE HALF INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2017
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LEAVES STRIPPED OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
60 mph
May 9, 2017
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Tolar, NM
40 mph
Aug 15, 2014
4:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYWARN Spotter observed partial roof damage to a structure from strong storms that struck the area. However, preexisting structural issues may have contributed to the damage. Radar estimated wind gusts to around 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melrose, NM
60 mph
Jun 7, 2013
7:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported that there was a roof blown off oh his shed from a severe storm moving through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melrose, NM
60 mph
Oct 12, 2012
10:27 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hail and heavy rain also accompanied this storm with an estimated wind gust up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Forrest, NM
81 mph
Aug 14, 2008
4:02 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 81 mph was reported at Melrose Bombing Range.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.77 SSE Krider, NM
60 mph
Jun 16, 2008
6:14 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Tolar, NM
70 mph
Jun 26, 2007
5:59 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Floyd, NM
70 mph
Jun 26, 2007
5:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was completely torn off a storage building and a wood fence was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melrose, NM
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 88124

16 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Train spotter documented a brief tornado relayed by Curry Co emergency manager. No damage was reported as the tornado was brief and in rural land. Damage rating EF-Unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 NW Ranchvale, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Melrose, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN. NO DAMAGE REPORTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Melrose, NM
F0 category
Jun 4, 2003
5:45 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado reported by military weather observers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 NW Cannon Afb, NM
F0 category
Jun 4, 2003
5:10 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief small tornado reported north of Melrose.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Melrose, NM
F0 category
Jun 16, 2002
8:00 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Melrose, NM
F0 category
Jun 7, 1998
5:13 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St Vrain, NM
F0 category
Jun 10, 1996
4:46 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 W (Cvs)Cannon Afb Clov, NM
F1 category
Apr 14, 1992
4:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 6, 1969
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 5, 1969
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 4, 1969
1:01 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Jun 15, 1965
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 16, 1962
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2 category
May 24, 1957
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88124
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 88124 area census snapshot

People & households
Population907
Households421
Housing units572
Income
Median household income$51,696
$100k+ households21.1%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached449
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily9
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes111
Housing mix
Single-family share78.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.1%
Mobile-home share19.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied353
Renter-occupied68
Vacant units151
Home value & age
Median home value$123,800
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1967
Older-home share72.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars411
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 88124 have on record?

Our records show 55 hail, 22 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 88124, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 88124?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 88124 is 4.50″. It was reported near N Melrose, NM on June 12, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 88124 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 88124 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 88124 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 88124 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 88124 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 88124 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 88124 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 88124, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 88124, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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