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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 Reports Coverage  ZIP 88260 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 88260

74 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 26, 2026
5:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
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
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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 88260

50 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 16, 2026
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
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
58 mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WNW Lovington, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple overturned irrigation systems. Survey estimates wind speeds at 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Gladiola, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Piece of wood thrown across the street and wedged in the ground. Survey estimates wind speeds at 115 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Gladiola, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree trunks found snapped near the base along East McDonald Road. Estimated windspeed 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding nearly destroyed... only ends remain standing. Estimated windspeed 112 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheep shed completely destroyed. Estimated windspeed 112 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wooden powerline pole broken. Estimated windspeed 118 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof partially blown off of a home along Hennington Road. Estimated windspeed 95 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree trunk snapped near its base along North Prairieview Road. Estimated windspeed 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds overturned a crop irrigation system. Estimated windspeed 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88260
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple metal animal coverings were thrown across East Crockett Road... damaging a fence. Estimated wind speed 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Mcdonald, 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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
EF0 category
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
F1 category
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
F1 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F1 category
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
F1 category
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
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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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ZIP 88260 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,410
Households4,657
Housing units5,474
Income
Median household income$75,197
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,997
Attached single-family41
Small multifamily186
Large multifamily44
Mobile homes1,157
Housing mix
Single-family share73.0%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share4.2%
Mobile-home share21.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,459
Renter-occupied1,198
Vacant units817
Home value & age
Median home value$174,200
Owner homes $300k+15.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share64.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,518
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
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.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 88260 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 88260 — 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 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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