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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Portales, NM from July 4, 1956 through August 12, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
132
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Portales, NM · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Portales, NM

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: social media report. time and location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Portales, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Portales, NM
1.50″ hail
Jun 5, 2025
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reports ping pong ball sized hail just south of Portales.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Portales, NM
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Portales, NM
2.50″ hail
May 30, 2024
5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report forwarded by Amarillo... TX media outlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Portales, NM
3.00″ hail
May 30, 2024
5:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Portales, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2024
5:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report forwarded from Lubbock... TX media outlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portales, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Portales. Report forwarded from Lubbock... TX media outlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portales, NM
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2023
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Portales, NM
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2023
3:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Portales, NM
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Portales, NM
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Portales, NM
1.25″ hail
May 29, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TORRENTIAL RAIN 65-70 MPH WIND GUSTS
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Portales, NM
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2021
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portales, NM
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portales, 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 Portales, NM

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 17, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down near NM-206 and Moreland Rd. Power outages reported throughout the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Portales, NM
59 mph
Sep 10, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station PRTN5 Roosevelt Swcd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Portales, NM
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2021
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS TOWN ON COMMERCIAL ST AND US70 & KILGORE NORTH OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portales, NM
65 mph
May 22, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portales, NM
74 mph
May 22, 2021
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portales, NM
60 mph
May 22, 2021
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Portales, NM
89 mph
Jun 23, 2020
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Portales, NM
61 mph
Jun 28, 2019
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KPRZ AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Portales, NM
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2017
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 MILE STRETCH WHERE 15 ELECTRICAL POLES WERE SNAPPED AT THE BASE. CAUSED AREA POWER OUTAGES. IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT BLOWN OVER. SEVERAL ROOFS TORN OFF AND METAL FLUNG A DISTANCE AWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Portales, NM
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2017
1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFS TORN OFF BUILDINGS AND SEVERAL VEHICLES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Portales, NM
65 mph
Jul 2, 2017
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. BARN BLOWN OVER AND LARGE FARMING IRRIGATION SPRINKLER OVERTURNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Portales, NM
60 mph
Jun 15, 2016
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KPRZ AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Portales, NM
60 mph
Jun 5, 2013
6:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A CoCoRaHS observer estimated a thunderstorm wind gust near 60 mph from the northwest that resulted in a power outage for several hours. Additionally, over one and a half inches of rain was measured but no hail observed. Numerous downed power lines were reported across Roosevelt County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.4 ESE Portales, NM
63 mph
May 17, 2013
9:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down at intersection of Road 7 and T.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Portales, NM
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
8:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped leading to power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Portales, 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 Portales, NM

21 reports
UNK category
Jun 5, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Chasers and broadcast media reported a tornado on the ground between 3:40 and 3:42 PM MDT 5 NNW of Rogers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Rogers, NM
EF0 category
May 25, 2010
2:13 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Relayed by Emergency Manager. Tornado briefly touched down in open rangeland. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SSE Cameo, NM
EF2 category
Mar 23, 2007
6:30 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with estimated peak winds of near 120 mph severely damaged the Portales City water well facility on State Road 202 about 5 miles east of Highway 70. The tornado moved north northwest destroying a new dairy before continuing northwest into Curry County. No injuries reported but storm debris briefly trapped a dairy employee. About 190 dairy cows either killed by the event or else sent to immediate slaughter due to injuries. Average width approximately 200 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 SSE Cameo, NM
EF0 category
Mar 23, 2007
6:24 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small and short lived tornado reported over open rangeland just north of Arch. No reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.72 NNW Arch, NM
F0 category
Jun 4, 2003
7:20 PM MST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage from possible brief tornado reported east side of Portales.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Portales, NM
F0 category
May 8, 1997
5:02 PM MST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado reported by Portales Police.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Portales, NM
F0 category
Jun 6, 1991
4:23 PM MST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jun 29, 1989
8:46 PM MST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jun 11, 1982
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F1 category
Jun 22, 1981
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jul 5, 1978
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 17, 1974
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
May 4, 1974
3:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F0 category
Jun 14, 1972
5:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NM
F2 category
May 7, 1972
7:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Portales, NM
Roosevelt County · 5,944 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

Portales, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,023
Households4,493
Housing units5,283
Income
Median household income$51,290
$100k+ households26.8%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,773
Attached single-family96
Small multifamily705
Large multifamily183
Mobile homes526
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share16.8%
Mobile-home share10.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,380
Renter-occupied2,113
Vacant units790
Home value & age
Median home value$132,900
Owner homes $300k+14.0%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,087
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 132 hail, 45 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near Portales, NM, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Portales?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Portales, NM is 4.50″. It was reported near Portales, NM on June 12, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Portales — 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 Portales address?

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