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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hobbs, NM from May 29, 1957 through August 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 88240 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
144
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hobbs, NM · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hobbs, NM

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 ESE Hobbs. Approximately Egg sized hail near the intersection of Dal Paso and St. Anne in Hobbs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Hobbs, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Hobbs, NM
2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video shows golf ball sized hail near Turner and Grimes streets in Hobbs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received reports of broken car windows and multiple alarms calls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hobbs, NM
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hobbs, NM
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2025
7:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Hobbs, NM
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2025
9:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Hobbs, NM
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong sized hail reported through social media. Location is approximate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Hobbs, NM
2.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of tennis balls was called in by retired spotter/emergency manager David Hooten for the city of Hobbs near Taos... Copper... and Grimes Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail off Princess Jeanne heading south.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Hobbs, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail at Bender Boulevard and E Michigan Drive near Sanger Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Hobbs, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
3:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 in. in diameter reported at corner of Taos and Grimes Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, NM

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Timing is approximate from observations and radar. Report on social media from storm spotters of tree damage from estimated 60 to 65 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Hobbs, NM
58 mph
Aug 1, 2026
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 66 Hobbs_ NM/ Lea County measured a 58 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Hobbs, NM
69 mph
Aug 30, 2025
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 NW Hobbs. Mesonet station 66 Hobbs... NM/ Lea County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Hobbs, NM
70 mph
Aug 12, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hobbs, NM
60 mph
Jul 3, 2023
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lea County EM reports multiple downed power poles along Highway 18 in Hobbs. Exact location and time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lea County EM reports roof ripped off and downed powerline poles at HWY 62 and Arkansas Junction west of Hobbs. Exact location and time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
May 24, 2022
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
May 24, 2022
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MATURE... TALL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HOBBS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hobbs, NM
59 mph
Aug 21, 2021
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 SNAPPED POWER POLES ALONG HIGHWAY 18 NEAR UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST AND A FEW UPROOTED TREES AT ROCKWIND GOLF COURSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEED OF 95 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Hobbs, NM
67 mph
Aug 10, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOBBS MESONET REPORTED A 67 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hobbs, NM
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2019
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWNED BY WINDS IN CENTRAL HOBBS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SANGER AND SHIP
NWS Wind Report Location: Hobbs, NM
59 mph
Jun 5, 2019
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, NM

13 reports
F0 category
May 28, 1997
6:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage occurred just west of the Hobbs city limit where RFD and tornadic winds were superimposed. The damage included a 15x20 ft wooden roof taken off an old shed, parts of two other roofs damaged, an awning from a trailer destroyed, a trailer pushed 3-4 feet off its foundation, and two utility poles downed. The tornado was sighted, and a faint trail of it could be traced in the debris pattern upon inspection, but RFD winds occurred in the area as well with much of the debris blown in a divergent pattern.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Hobbs, NM
F0 category
May 22, 1992
1:19 PM MST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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 6, 1991
4:44 PM MST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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
Aug 2, 1989
5:48 PM MST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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
2:49 PM MST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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 1, 1986
10:15 PM MDT
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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, 1985
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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, 1982
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2 category
May 27, 1982
5:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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 23, 1975
9:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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 27, 1962
5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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
Apr 26, 1960
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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 7, 1959
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hobbs, NM
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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U.S. Census Data · City

Hobbs, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,887
Households14,077
Housing units15,687
Income
Median household income$65,691
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,703
Attached single-family462
Small multifamily1,519
Large multifamily1,360
Mobile homes1,603
Housing mix
Single-family share68.2%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share18.4%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,844
Renter-occupied5,233
Vacant units1,610
Home value & age
Median home value$180,700
Owner homes $300k+19.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,342
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 144 hail, 89 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Hobbs, NM, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hobbs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hobbs, NM is 3.75″. It was reported near Hobbs, NM on May 29, 1957.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hobbs — 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 Hobbs address?

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