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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 88310

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 88310 from June 3, 1959 through September 28, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 88310 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 28, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 88310

39 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media... with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW La Luz, NM
1.25″ hail
Sep 28, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media... with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W La Luz, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cocorahs observer NM-OT-46. Duration of hail about 7 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW La Luz, NM
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Boles Acres, NM
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Boles Acres, NM
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HARD RAIN AND STRONG WINDS ALSO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Boles Acres, NM
1.50″ hail
Aug 28, 2019
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 10 SKYLIGHTS AT PARK FACILITY BROKEN OUT... HAIL DENTS IN VEHICLES. SOME LIGHT DEBRIS ON DOG CANYON ROAD FROM HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oliver Lee Sp, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA TWITTER VIDEO
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Oliver Lee Sp, NM
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2017
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2017
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Boles Acres, NM
1.25″ hail
Jan 15, 2017
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND HAIL SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Alamogordo, NM
1.00″ hail
Jan 15, 2017
2:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN ALAMOGORDO. HAIL IS COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
1.00″ hail
Jan 15, 2017
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TWEETED THAT QUARTER SIZE HAIL DAMAGED HIS CAR. HAIL LASTED FROM 735 TO 755 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
1.25″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TWITTER. 1.25 INCH HAIL NORTH END OF ALAMOGORDO
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
1.25″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TWITTER. 1.25 INCHES OVER NORTHERN PART OF ALAMOGORDO
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamogordo, 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 88310

41 reports
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68 mph
Sep 24, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Network station Casa Cats Purr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Boles Acres, NM
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees uprooted. Time based on radar. Radar estimated winds above 60 knots at location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Alamogordo, NM
63 mph
Jun 30, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM07 WSMR Frequency.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Holloman Afb, NM
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported structure damage at Granada Shopping Mall. One store had the front wall pushed in and roof collapsed and another business had its roof lifted up and then slammed back down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
58 mph
Jun 13, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WSMR Mesonet Site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Orogrande, NM
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2023
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced strong winds that blew off the roof top of the Mountain View Dental Office.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Alamogordo, NM
58 mph
Sep 16, 2021
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION WSM07 WSMR FREQUENCY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Holloman Afb, NM
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED. LIKELY A SMALL MICROBURST OR GUSTNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Boles Acres, NM
61 mph
Aug 1, 2020
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELEV 4063 FT WSMR
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE White Sands Nm, NM
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
62 mph
Jun 24, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TACTICAL WEATHER SENSOR BLOWN DOWN AT HOLLOMAN AIR FOREC BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamogordo, NM
68 mph
Jun 24, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SW Alamogordo, NM
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF OF CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL'S BAND BUILDING WAS TORN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Alamogordo, NM
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2019
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ONTOP OF TOWN LIBRARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Alamogordo, NM
59 mph
Jun 4, 2019
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Alamogordo, 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 88310

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2020
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED PUBLIC WEB REPORT. CORRECTED FOR TIME OF OCCURRENCE BASED ON DAMAGE SURVEY. TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO HOUSE... TAKING THE PORCH AND PARTIAL ROOF OFF. 4X4 POSTS WERE DRIVEN INTO THE ROOF IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Boles Acres, NM
UNK category
Mar 13, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED PUBLIC WEB REPORT. TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO HOUSE... TAKING THE PORCH AND PARTIAL ROOF OFF. 4X4 POSTS WERE DRIVEN INTO THE ROOF IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. TIME IS BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Boles Acres, NM
UNK category
Jun 5, 2019
1:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ISOLATED DAMAGE TO SEVERAL RESIDENCES AND NEARBY STRUCTURES. ONE MOBILE HOME DESTROYED AND SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S La Luz, NM
UNK category
Jun 4, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ISOLATED DAMAGE TO SEVERAL RESIDENCES AND NEARBY STRUCTURES. ONE MOBILE HOME DESTROYED AND SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S La Luz, NM
F0 category
Oct 15, 2006
1:47 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser photographed a tornado on White Sands Missile Range. This was the 3rd tornado of the fall season in the El Paso NWS Forecast Area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NW Orogrande, NM
F1 category
Jul 22, 1989
3:05 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2 category
May 27, 1982
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Jun 3, 1959
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 88310
Otero County · 18,987 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 88310 area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,737
Households15,302
Housing units18,112
Income
Median household income$53,833
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,513
Attached single-family379
Small multifamily1,961
Large multifamily431
Mobile homes3,780
Housing mix
Single-family share63.6%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share20.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,770
Renter-occupied5,532
Vacant units2,810
Home value & age
Median home value$164,300
Owner homes $300k+17.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,458
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 88310 have on record?

Our records show 39 hail, 41 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 88310, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 28, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 88310?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 88310 is 2.00″. It was reported near Alamogordo, NM on May 28, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 88310 — 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 88310 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 88310 — 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 88310 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 88310 — 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 88310 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 88310 — 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 88310, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 88310, 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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