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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lincoln County, NM

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lincoln County, NM from May 30, 1957 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
119
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln County, NM · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lincoln County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2024
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Glencoe, NM
1.25″ hail
Jun 19, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rain. Road was trashed with debris from the flooding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Ruidoso Downs, NM
2.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 SSW Bonito Lake. New photo confirms hail size was 2 inches. Villa Madonna.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Bonito Lake, NM
1.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: According to reports... five vehicles were disabled on US 285 and one occupant sustained cuts to her arms. Radar estimated hail size (MESH) was 2.5in over US 285.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ramon, NM
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrizozo, NM
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VALLEY OF FIRES PARK
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Carrizozo, NM
2.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM AN ONLINE PICTURE WITH A RULER FROM BAR GUITAR RANCH
NWS Hail Report Location: Picacho, NM
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2021
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tinnie, NM
2.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Arabela, NM
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2021
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 SE Corona, NM
1.50″ hail
May 22, 2021
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Stanton, NM
1.50″ hail
May 22, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Stanton, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2020
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruidoso, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2020
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Alto, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Ruidoso, 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 Lincoln County

30 reports
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61 mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM39 Shist (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 Wnw Oscuro, NM
60 mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shist WSMR Mesonet (WSM39).
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 Wnw Oscuro, NM
59 mph
Aug 1, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station TR931 Roswell No. 2 Portable.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Sw Ramon, NM
61 mph
Jul 26, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KSRR Sierra Blanca Rgnl Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Fort Stanton, NM
62 mph
Sep 22, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM30 Phillips Hill (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Oscuro, NM
62 mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM30 Phillips Hill (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Oscuro, NM
61 mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM06 Pole 616 (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 WSW Oscuro, NM
58 mph
Sep 6, 2024
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM39 Shist (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 WNW Oscuro, NM
62 mph
Jul 23, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM30 Phillips Hill (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Oscuro, NM
UNK mph
Dec 23, 2023
5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind blew down large tree branches onto house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ruidoso, NM
63 mph
Jul 15, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM14 Oscura Range Camp (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Oscuro, NM
62 mph
Jul 13, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 17 WNW Oscuro. Mesonet station WSM39 Shist (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 WNW Oscuro, NM
70 mph
Feb 14, 2021
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLEW FOUR OF THE HUGE CARGO CONTAINERS OFF A TRAIN. THE CONTAINERS WERE EMPTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Carrizozo, NM
63 mph
Jun 23, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Carrizozo, NM
UNK mph
May 14, 2019
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF TORN OFF HOME BY MIRCROBURST WINDS. NEARBY NEIGHBORS NOT HIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, 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 Lincoln County

23 reports
UNK category
Jul 9, 2024
7:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] The Ruidoso emergency manager forwarded a video of a landspout in the Upper Canyon area. Tome estimated based on radar derived products.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Ruidoso, NM
UNK category
Jul 9, 2024
7:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] The Ruidoso emergency manager forwarded a video of a landspout in the Upper Canyon area. Time of landspout estimated based on derived radar products.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Ruidoso, NM
UNK category
May 31, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media video of a tornado near the ghost town of Lon... NM along NM Highway 247. Combination of radar and spotter reports show tornado likely lasted 5 to 10 more minutes tracking northeast a few miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SW Ramon, NM
UNK category
May 28, 2021
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNE Arabela, NM
UNK category
May 23, 2018
9:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Picacho, NM
UNK category
May 23, 2018
8:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Picacho, NM
UNK category
May 9, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Ancho, NM
UNK category
May 9, 2017
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Nogal, NM
EF1 category
Jun 8, 2014
1:23 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm near Encinoso spawned a tornado along Highway 246 at Richardson Canyon Road. The tornado traveled east-southeast down Richardson Canyon Road, snapping off the tops of trees and breaking numerous branches of Ponderosa pine. The tornado intensified as it approached 2 homes. A single wide mobile home from the 1970s was completely destroyed as the undercarriage was moved about 20 feet and all walls separated and tossed. A double wide mobile home was tossed into a barn and destroyed. Portions of the roof were blown 250 yards away. At least two other homes as well as a barn and shed sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.88 ENE Encinoso, NM
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
4:14 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm that produced brief tornado west of Corona a short time earlier cycled another tornado to the ground for about 2 minutes over open rangeland. A storm survey for this storm proved difficult due to the inaccessibility of private land. Any damage would have most likely been sustained to scrub brush and juniper trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 W (4Cr)Corona, NM
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
3:58 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm produced brief tornado touchdown with swirling dust for about 1 minute just west of Corona.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 WNW (4Cr)Corona, NM
EF0 category
May 14, 2010
9:50 AM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Winds estimated around 85 mph uprooted at least a dozen mature pinon pine trees at 6340 feet in the northern Sacramento Mountains. In addition, a 500-gallon diesel tank that was estimated to be half full was lofted vertically and carried at least 150 yards, and an empty 53 foot box trailed was tipped on its side. There was also minor damage to a horse/tack barn and a fire department truck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.94 NE Ruidoso Downs, NM
EF0 category
May 28, 2008
3:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down northeast of Picacho.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.19 N Sunset, NM
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2007
4:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down at Mile Marker 16 on Highway 246 for 1-2 minutes. Large trees were uprooted and power poles were snapped in half.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 NE Capitan, NM
F0 category
Jul 9, 1994
1:40 PM MST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Deputy observed a brief tornado or gustnado touchdown over open rangeland from Highway 380. Other intermittent funnel clouds were also reported.
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 · County

Lincoln County, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,227
Households9,376
Housing units17,768
Income
Median household income$51,643
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,324
Attached single-family589
Small multifamily874
Large multifamily411
Mobile homes4,562
Housing mix
Single-family share63.7%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share25.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,455
Renter-occupied1,921
Vacant units8,392
Home value & age
Median home value$212,200
Owner homes $300k+34.6%
Owner homes $500k+17.7%
Owner homes $750k+8.5%
Median year built1985
Older-home share39.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,955
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 119 hail, 40 wind, and 23 tornado reports in Lincoln County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lincoln County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lincoln County is 2.75″. It was reported near N (4Cr)Corona, NM on June 7, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln County — 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 Lincoln County address?

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