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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 88201

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 88201 from June 12, 1962 through June 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
74
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 88201 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 88201

74 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lasted until 520 PM or so.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Roswell, NM
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2025
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Roswell, NM
2.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Bitter Lake Wildl, NM
1.50″ hail
Oct 19, 2024
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Mesa, NM
2.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser on social media reported 2 inch hail while driving along US Hwy 285.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SSE Mesa, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2023
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Elkins, NM
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 SSE Mesa, NM
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: US HWY 70 4MI E-NE ELKINS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Elkins, NM
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2022
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S Kenna, NM
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2022
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 285 AT MILE MARKER 144.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Mesa, NM
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 52 NNW Roswell, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 W Roswell, NM
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 E Elkins, NM
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2018
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Roswell, NM
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2018
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 W Roswell, 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 88201

24 reports
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61 mph
Jun 23, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station TR724 Roswell No. 1 Portable.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 SSE Elkins, NM
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles blown down with arcing powerlines and electric service disrupted for residents.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Roswell, NM
67 mph
Jun 22, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Apache Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Roswell, NM
66 mph
Jun 22, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cotton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Roswell, NM
62 mph
Sep 10, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station REMN5 Bitter Lake WL Refuge 14 NNE (Eight Mile Draw).
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NNE Bitter Lake Wild, NM
59 mph
May 24, 2022
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION TR724 ROSWELL NO. 1 PORTABLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 SSE Elkins, NM
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2020
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FIRE CAUSED BY ARCING POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Roswell, NM
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2020
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT RICHARDSON & COLLEGE BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Roswell, NM
60 mph
Jun 24, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELEVATION 3770.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 NNE Roswell, NM
60 mph
Aug 14, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Mesa, NM
59 mph
Jul 1, 2017
4:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Mesa, NM
61 mph
Jun 4, 2017
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Mesa, NM
58 mph
Jun 5, 2013
6:37 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eight Mile Draw RAWS recorded this gust in Chaves County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.87 N Acme, NM
64 mph
May 25, 2013
3:37 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Combination of possible virga and outflow from severe thunderstorm farther south of the area at Eight Mile Draw RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.87 N Acme, NM
60 mph
May 14, 2010
2:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several transformers and power lines were damaged from the high wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N (Row)Roswell Ind Airport, 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 88201

15 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2025
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media video shows tornado on the ground near Acme NM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Bitter Lake Wild, NM
UNK category
Apr 26, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NNW Bitter Lake Wild, NM
UNK category
Apr 26, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado photographed 3 miles north of location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Bitter Lake Wildlif, NM
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
6:25 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser reported tornado on the ground for 10 minutes. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.74 NW Acme, NM
EF0 category
Oct 21, 2010
5:03 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SKYWARN spotters and emergency management officials noted a second tornado while looking north from Highway 246. This tornado began just west of Highway 285 and north of Verbena Road. Peak winds were estimated around 65 mph. No significant damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.27 WNW Acme, NM
EF0 category
Oct 21, 2010
4:47 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SKYWARN spotters and several members of the general public filmed the tornado while looking north on Highway 246. The tornado was also viewable from the town of Roswell. This tornado primarily impacted the Salt Creek Basin for approximately nine minutes. This EF-0 tornado had peak winds around 65 mph. No significant damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17.94 NNW Roswell, NM
F0 category
Sep 13, 2002
1:36 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported over open rangeland in far northern Chaves County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mesa, NM
F0 category
May 20, 1992
3:05 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Sep 4, 1986
6:55 PM MDT
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 11, 1972
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Jun 4, 1967
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jun 25, 1965
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Jun 10, 1965
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Sep 21, 1964
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2 category
Jun 12, 1962
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88201
Chaves County · 19,124 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 88201 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,715
Households10,425
Housing units11,738
Income
Median household income$62,752
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,568
Attached single-family325
Small multifamily807
Large multifamily736
Mobile homes1,229
Housing mix
Single-family share73.0%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share10.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,649
Renter-occupied2,776
Vacant units1,313
Home value & age
Median home value$202,600
Owner homes $300k+23.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1976
Older-home share58.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,902
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 88201 have on record?

Our records show 74 hail, 24 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 88201, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 88201?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 88201 is 4.50″. It was reported near Roswell, NM on June 6, 1991.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 88201 — 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 88201 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 88201 — 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 88201 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 88201 — 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 88201 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 88201 — 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 88201, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 88201, 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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