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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Atoka, NM

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Atoka, NM from July 11, 1959 through June 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Atoka, NM · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Atoka, NM

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail near Sever Rivers... off of US HWY 285.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seven Rivers, NM
1.75″ hail
Nov 2, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Dayton, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Seven Rivers, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2021
3:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORT OF UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ON THE ROAD AT THEIR LOCATION. HAILED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seven Rivers, NM
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF MOSTLY SMALLER HAIL AROUND DIME SIZE WITH LARGEST HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakewood, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2019
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Atoka, NM
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakewood, NM
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2017
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seven Rivers, NM
4.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2016
4:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3 TO 4 INCH HAIL BEAT A VEHICLE AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seven Rivers, NM
1.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2016
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakewood, NM
1.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 10 MILES SOUTH OF ARTESIA AT 6 PM MDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dayton, NM
1.50″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED 15 MINUTES AND BROKE SKYLIGHTS AND SIDE MIRRORS ON VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atoka, NM
1.50″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED 15 MINUTES AND BROKE SKYLIGHTS AND SIDE MIRRORS ON VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atoka, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
5:38 PM MST-7
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Atoka, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
5:28 PM MST-7
Hail report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Atoka, 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 Atoka, NM

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66 mph
Jun 3, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seven Rivers weather station recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lakewood, NM
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE TO HOME
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakewood, NM
60 mph
Jun 14, 2015
2:52 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced a 60 mph wind gust two miles north of Seven Rivers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lakewood, NM
60 mph
Jun 13, 2015
2:48 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm that moved across western Eddy County produced an estimated wind gust of 60 mph that was reported by a storm chaser.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.34 SW Atoka, NM
70 mph
Jun 6, 2010
10:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several side roll irrigation sprinklers were destroyed by a strong wind gust in Atoka, NM. The time of this report was estimated according to radar and another wind gust recorded by the Artesia ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Atoka, NM
70 mph
May 14, 2010
4:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wind gust blew off the metal roof of a storage structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lakewood, NM
70 mph
Jun 14, 2009
7:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were numerous damage reports associated with this severe thunderstorm. The damage path has been estimated according to these reports. At 1945 MST, a trained spotter reported that a small camper was blown over onto a pickup truck near the intersection of Kincaid Rd and Highway 385. Significant damage was done to the camper. About five minutes later, 30' long by 20' wide metal sheds were destroyed about 5 miles south of Artesia and an Atoka, NM resident had his porch awning blown off his house. Around 1955 MST, thunderstorm wind gusts snapped a power pole in half near the junction of 4 Dinkus Rd and Highway 285.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.53 NNE Atoka, NM
70 mph
Jun 23, 2007
6:22 PM MST-7
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: ESE Lakewood, NM
58 mph
Aug 11, 2006
4:00 PM MST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS trained spotter reported that the roof on an outbuilding/storage shed was destroyed and some garden plants were uprooted by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakewood, NM
68 mph
Mar 19, 2006
7:10 PM MST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Remote Automated Weather Station at Queen, New Mexico recorded a wind gust of 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Queen, NM
60 mph
Jul 25, 1996
1:35 AM MST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakewood, NM
70 mph
Jun 14, 1996
6:35 PM MST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lakewood, NM
60 mph
Jun 25, 1992
6:40 PM PST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
75 mph
Jun 20, 1992
5:46 PM PST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNK mph
Sep 12, 1991
1:15 AM CST
Wind report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 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 Atoka, NM

7 reports
EF0 category
Sep 26, 2007
1:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An Indian Gas Plant employee reported a tornado in an open field approximately one mile north of the plant. The tornado lasted ten minutes. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 WSW Lakewood, NM
F0 category
May 20, 1994
3:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced several brief tornadoes between Roswell and Artesia and a large volume of hail across Chaves and Eddy Counties. A tornado was observed by a retired meteorologist on the southwest edge of Roswell. Another tornado barely missed the state prison south of Roswell. Two more tornadoes were observed by a SKYWARN spotter southwest and southeast of Artesia. Hail drifts reached 6 to 24 inches deep at Hagerman and Artesia. Damage due mainly to thunderstorm wind and hail was limited to trees, small sheds, and crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Artesia, NM
F0 category
May 15, 1992
3:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
UNK category
May 20, 1979
1:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jun 13, 1969
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jul 2, 1961
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jul 11, 1959
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Atoka, NM
Eddy County · 19,305 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 · City

Atoka, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,038
Households423
Housing units449
Income
Median household income$69,959
$100k+ households42.6%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached119
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes330
Housing mix
Single-family share26.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share73.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied362
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$119,100
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1995
Older-home share24.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars423
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 53 hail, 20 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Atoka, NM, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Atoka?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Atoka, NM is 4.00″. It was reported near Seven Rivers, NM on September 16, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Atoka — 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 Atoka address?

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