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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 88260
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 88260 from April 30, 1955 through September 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
74
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 88260 · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 16, 2026
Hail Report Description: Half Dollar Size Hail reported approximately 3 blocks away from the Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2025 12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported by the public. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Lovington, NM
2.50″hail
Apr 26, 2025 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball size hail reported by trained spotter. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Mcdonald, NM
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2025 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports with pictures and video of shattered windows from wind-driven hail. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.50″hail
May 1, 2022 10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NE Lovington, NM
1.50″hail
May 1, 2022 10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Higginbotham, NM
2.50″hail
May 1, 2022 9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
May 1, 2022 9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
2.00″hail
May 1, 2022 9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lovington, NM
2.75″hail
May 1, 2022 9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
Sep 12, 2019 11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGED IN SIZE FROM HALF INCH TO GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdonald, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 2019 1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MINOR STREET FLOODING
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.25″hail
May 10, 2019 12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COVERED ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Mcdonald, NM
1.75″hail
May 4, 2019 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Mcdonald, NM
1.75″hail
May 4, 2019 11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mcdonald, NM
1.75″hail
Jun 23, 2017 8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Aug 25, 2016 10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.25″hail
May 29, 2015 8:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
May 15, 2015 8:32 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2014 12:25 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
Jun 17, 2013 4:28 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2013 4:18 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
Jun 12, 2012 5:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and produced golfball sized hail in Lovington. There were broken windshields reported with this storm. The cost of the damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
Jun 12, 2012 5:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and produced golfball sized hail in Lovington. Broken windshields were reported with this storm. The cost of the damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
2.00″hail
Jun 12, 2012 4:58 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and produced two inch hail in Lovington. There were broken windshields reported with this storm. The cost of the damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
2.75″hail
May 31, 2011 5:36 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.79 NW Knowles, NM
2.75″hail
May 31, 2011 5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.51 NW Knowles, NM
1.00″hail
May 31, 2011 5:19 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.78 NNW Knowles, NM
1.00″hail
May 31, 2011 4:58 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.21 ENE Lovington, NM
2.00″hail
Jun 15, 2010 7:28 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.86 SSE North Buckeye, NM
2.00″hail
May 25, 2010 6:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Buckeye, NM
1.25″hail
May 25, 2010 5:57 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buckeye, NM
1.75″hail
May 14, 2010 5:32 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
Jun 10, 2009 7:00 AM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Apr 11, 2009 2:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
Apr 11, 2009 2:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
May 7, 2008 10:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
May 6, 2008 6:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.93 S Mc Donald, NM
1.50″hail
Mar 28, 2007 6:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Lovington, NM
1.25″hail
Mar 28, 2007 6:27 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to half-dollar size hail fell in a swath from Lovington to just northeast of Lovington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Lovington, NM
4.50″hail
Jun 6, 2005 5:33 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Lovington Police Department reported giant hail just north of Lovington. Softball size hail combined with severe wind gusts to damage structures and vehicles. The largest hail and the most intense winds occurred over less populated areas just outside of the city's limits.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lovington, NM
0.75″hail
May 25, 2005 11:45 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
Oct 5, 2004 9:05 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The New Mexico State Police reported dime to nickel size hail at mile marker 66 on State Highway 18.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Oct 4, 2004 7:05 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe storm produced quarter size hail at the Lovington Airport on the evening of the 4th.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 24, 2004 2:03 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground in Lovington.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
May 9, 2004 8:20 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second severe thunderstorm intensified over the city of Lovington and resulted in another round of golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
May 9, 2004 7:18 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm affected the city of Lovington and produced large hail that ranged from dime to golfball size. Although numerous reports of large hail were received, no damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
0.88″hail
Apr 19, 2004 2:30 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported northeast of the Lovington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Sep 21, 2001 9:06 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Apr 30, 2000 2:30 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered State Highway 206. This cell was the south end of a small multicell cluster that crossed into Texas and became a low-topped supercell storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 1999 5:00 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: As the storms approached Lovington they formed into a multicell line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Mar 17, 1999 9:10 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Mar 17, 1999 9:00 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A small multicell cluster of storms produced 1 inch hail between Hobbs and Lovington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Hobbs, NM
1.75″hail
Jul 5, 1997 7:50 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball hail destroyed corn on a dairy farm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Mc Donald, NM
0.75″hail
May 6, 1997 4:27 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.00″hail
Sep 17, 1996 8:20 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
0.75″hail
May 25, 1996 5:55 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
1.75″hail
May 25, 1996 5:40 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovington, NM
0.75″hail
Aug 31, 1992 1:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 1992 8:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 1992 6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
May 22, 1992 2:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
May 31, 1991 6:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.00″hail
May 10, 1991 5:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
May 10, 1991 5:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
0.88″hail
Apr 24, 1990 11:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
0.75″hail
Jun 10, 1989 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
Jun 10, 1989 4:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
2.75″hail
Apr 16, 1988 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
Apr 16, 1988 4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
0.75″hail
Jul 1, 1986 10:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.75″hail
May 17, 1982 6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
1.50″hail
Mar 22, 1967 4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NM
2.00″hail
Oct 10, 1960 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Emergency management relayed a report of power lines down near the intersection of Highway 18 and Stiles Road due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw Humble City, NM
58mph
Sep 6, 2026 12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tatum Mesonet recorded a wind gust of 58 mph at 7:56 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2026 3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported damage to a canopy and temporary fencing at a fair in Lovington. Some downed power lines were also reported in the area. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Oct 2, 2023 10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Single wide trailer fully collapsed. No injuries reported. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Sep 14, 2023 12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous power poles snapped... outbuildings severely damaged. time estimated from radar.
Wind Report Description: Lea County EM reported barn flying into vehicle along Highway 83 east of Lovington. Exact location and time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant roof damage on a single family home. Survey estimates wind speed of 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Partially destroyed roof and carport. Survey estimates wind speeds at 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal staircase and catwalk bent and detached. Survey estimates wind speeds at 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small metal shed collapsed. Survey estimates wind speeds at 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Destruction of roof and walls of a manufactured building. Survey estimates wind speeds of 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 total poles broken along East Stiles Road. Survey team estimates wind speeds at 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Humble City, NM
UNKmph
May 31, 2023 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lea County EM reports multiple downed power poles along Arkansas Junction and Stiles Rd south of Lovington. Exact time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Lovington, NM
70mph
Jun 23, 2017 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lovington, NM
70mph
Aug 21, 2015 7:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm moved across Lea County and produced wind damage near Knowles. A trained spotter reported several power poles blown down just west of NM 132 and NM 133. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.27 NNW Knowles, NM
64mph
Jun 8, 2014 12:25 AM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Lea County and produced a 65 mph wind gust in Lovington. There was no damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lovington, NM
62mph
Jun 17, 2013 5:12 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Lea County and produced estimated 60 to 62 mph wind gusts 17 miles north of Hobbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 N Hobbs, NM
60mph
May 25, 2013 6:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and produced a 60 mph wind gust in Lovington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lovington, NM
60mph
May 25, 2013 5:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and power lines were knocked down from Lovington to Hobbs along State Highway 18. Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 SSE Lovington, NM
64mph
Jun 18, 2009 2:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport and small outbuilding were destroyed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lovington, NM
64mph
Jun 3, 2009 9:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two distribution power poles were blown down due to damaging winds. A 60 mph wind gust was also measured at the Lea County Coop Plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Lovington Arpt, NM
70mph
Jun 7, 2008 6:03 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 24 foot long gooseneck cattle trailer and center pivot irrigation system were blown over by strong thunderstorm winds. Additionally, five powerline poles were downed along New Mexico State Highway 206.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Mc Donald, NM
73mph
Jun 26, 2007 7:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters measured wind gusts up to 73 mph in Lovington. Power outages occurred throughout Hobbs and Lovington as a result of these high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lovington, NM
70mph
Jun 6, 2005 5:33 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported that the giant hail north of Lovington was accompanied by 60 to 70 MPH winds. These winds blew the giant hailstones horizontally and enhanced damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lovington, NM
58mph
May 26, 2005 12:30 AM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Lovington Airport. These winds severely damaged an aircraft hanger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lovington, NM
58mph
Sep 22, 2004 9:47 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the plains of southeastern New Mexico during the evening of the 22nd. An anemometer at the Lovington Airport measured a 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust as the storms passed. Half inch diameter hail also was reported by the airport staff.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lovington, NM
75mph
Jun 5, 2003 8:00 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust of 75 MPH was recorded at the Lovington Airport. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Oct 27, 1998 6:25 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds severely damaged two barns in the McDonald and the Prarieview areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Mc Donald, NM
UNKmph
Oct 7, 1997 4:25 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downbursting winds from this fast-moving storm uprooted a 10x15 foot metal barn from its concrete foundation. At the adjacent residence windows were broken by the wind and debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Jun 11, 1997 3:45 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large warehouse suffered heavy damage from microburst winds. The event was very localized as the manager of the warehouse was in an adjacent building and did not notice any extreme winds. No one was in the warehouse when it was hit by the winds. The manager was alerted to a problem when the alarm for the sprinkler system for the warehouse was activated. The winds blew out parts of the west and east walls as well as damaged much of the roof. This storm moved rapidly to the ENE and joined in the line that formed in West Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lovington, NM
UNKmph
Jun 8, 1992 6:48 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
92mph
Jul 14, 1989 10:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNKmph
May 16, 1989 10:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNKmph
Jul 18, 1988 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNKmph
Aug 19, 1977 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNKmph
Sep 3, 1967 11:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
60mph
Jun 3, 1967 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNKmph
Apr 30, 1955 7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 88260
24 reports
UNKcategory
May 6, 2025 11:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Video of a landspout reported by a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Buckeye, NM
UNKcategory
May 5, 2025 11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Corrects previous landspout report from 1 E Buckeye. Video of a landspout reported by a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Buckeye, NM
EF0category
Mar 23, 2007 3:32 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 4:32 pm MDT, a trained Skywarn spotter, reported a tornado touchdown with a small debris cloud approximately 12 miles WSW of Lovington. At 4:36 pm MDT, trained spotters viewed the same tornado from N.M. Highway 457 looking southward. Damage survey interviews with officials and residents revealed that the brief tornado remained over open pasture lands. An EF0 rating was assigned to this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 WSW Lovington, NM
F1category
May 26, 1995 1:51 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by sheriff's office and public along U.S. Highway 82 between Malajmar and Lovington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
May 26, 1995 1:51 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by sheriff's office and public along U.S. Highway 82 between Malajmar and Lovington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
May 22, 1992 12:15 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jun 5, 1991 4:23 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jun 5, 1991 4:10 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jun 5, 1991 4:07 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jun 10, 1989 6:02 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
May 20, 1988 3:06 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jul 24, 1979 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Sep 13, 1977 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
Apr 19, 1977 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
Apr 18, 1973 3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2category
Jun 14, 1972 10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
Jun 14, 1971 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
Apr 17, 1970 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
May 10, 1968 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
Aug 31, 1963 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
Jun 7, 1961 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1category
May 30, 1961 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2category
Jul 24, 1960 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0category
May 29, 1956 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 88260 have on record?
Our records show 74 hail, 50 wind, and 24 tornado reports in and near ZIP 88260, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 88260?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 88260 is 4.50″. It was reported near Lovington, NM on June 6, 2005.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 88260 — 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 88260 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 88260 — 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 88260 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 88260 — 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 88260, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 88260, 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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