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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rio Arriba County, NM

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rio Arriba County, NM from May 22, 1955 through August 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 87532 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rio Arriba County, NM · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rio Arriba County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at MM232 along U.S. Hwy 84.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Ghost Ranch, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chama, NM
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2019
7:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Espanola, NM
2.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Youngsville, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 19, 2015
6:53 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Espanola, NM
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2015
11:36 AM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell along highway 285 south of Tres Piedras.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.51 ENE Las Tablas, NM
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2015
4:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail stripped leaves off trees at a recreational vehicle park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 34.9 WSW Dulce, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2014
3:27 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.22 E Monero, NM
1.25″ hail
Sep 29, 2014
3:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Significant damage to vehicles and skylights.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Dulce, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2014
3:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observer reported quarter size hail that damaged car windshields and dented vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Dulce, NM
1.50″ hail
Sep 29, 2014
2:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tribal police reported hail up to 1.5 inches in Dulce.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dulce, NM
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2014
6:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Leaves shredded off Aspen trees around Chama.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chama, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 18, 2013
10:40 AM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.19 WSW Dulce Arpt, NM
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2008
4:03 PM MST-7
Hail report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Espanola, 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 Rio Arriba County

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58 mph
Aug 31, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station BMRN5 Espanola 4 NW (Black Mesa). Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Ohkay Owingeh Pueb, NM
59 mph
Jun 19, 2024
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station BMRN5 Espanola 4 NW (Black Mesa).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ohkay Owingeh Pueb, NM
62 mph
May 18, 2015
11:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather net site measured a gust of 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 21.11 E Servilleta Plaza, NM
70 mph
Sep 29, 2014
3:27 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported downed power lines and debris on the highway west of Chama.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.22 E Monero, NM
75 mph
Sep 29, 2014
3:25 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observer was unable to stand up because the winds were so strong.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.22 E Monero, NM
64 mph
Jul 19, 2010
7:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds of 65 mph from a microburst uprooted several small dead trees, and downed a 10 inch diameter green elm tree which damaged parked vehicles. In addition, several metal roof panels were ripped off an out building. This located only received a few raindrops, but the spotter saw the storm to the northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Espanola, NM
70 mph
Jun 27, 2007
6:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Espanola, NM
70 mph
Jun 4, 2007
12:36 PM MST-7
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Alcalde, NM
75 mph
Jul 18, 2005
8:45 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Espanola, NM
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2001
4:50 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Espanola police reported several utility poles downed during a strong thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Espanola, NM
63 mph
Jul 27, 2000
2:15 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alcalde, NM
63 mph
Jul 26, 2000
2:30 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Villita, NM
UNK mph
Oct 4, 1998
2:00 AM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fast moving and unusual late night line of thunderstorms produced gusty winds and several small but intense microbursts which ripped the roof off several small cabins near Vallecitos.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vallecitos, NM
UNK mph
Jul 19, 1998
6:30 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several sheds were damaged in Dulce where the Bureau of Indian Affairs office reported a microburst of 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dulce, NM
81 mph
Jun 3, 1998
6:00 PM MST
Wind report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chasers overnighting at the Y-Motel reported a dry microburst estimated at 80 MPH which downed several trees and caused damage to porch coverings.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chama, 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 Rio Arriba County

2 reports
EF1 category
Sep 29, 2014
3:25 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveled slightly north of due east through complex terrain of the Lazy Triangle Anchor Ranch, passing less than one quarter mile north of the ranch headquarters located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 64/84. The tornado traveled through terrain ranging from 7500 feet to 9800 feet in elevation. Numerous if not hundreds of large diameter pine trees and cedars were snapped and/or twisted and subsequently uprooted along the first one to one and a half miles. An old long-standing chapel dating back to the 1940s was destroyed. A 6-ft long 4x6 beam was tossed 150 yards. The main ranch residence suffered considerable damage including complete removal of it's pitched roof that was carried 50 yards to the east northeast. A bunkhouse and other storage buildings sustained significant damage. Winds were estimtated at 110 mph, the upper end of EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.61 E Monero, NM
F0 category
Sep 29, 1998
3:20 PM MST
Tornado report for Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County · 11,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nutrias, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Rio Arriba County, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,165
Households14,980
Housing units19,703
Income
Median household income$53,901
$100k+ households31.0%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,187
Attached single-family212
Small multifamily633
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes7,569
Housing mix
Single-family share56.8%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share38.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,697
Renter-occupied3,283
Vacant units4,723
Home value & age
Median home value$230,900
Owner homes $300k+31.0%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+6.0%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,559
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rio Arriba County

87532 14
Española, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87013 10
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87520 10
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87577 8
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81120 6
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87419 6
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87528 5
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87511 3
Los Luceros, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87566 3
Chamita, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87582 3
Velarde, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87412 2
Blanco, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87510 2
Abiquiu, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87522 2
Chimayo, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87530 2
El Rito, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87575 2
Tierra Amarilla, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87012 1
Coyote, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87017 1
Gallina, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
87037 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 20 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Rio Arriba County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rio Arriba County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rio Arriba County is 2.00″. It was reported near Youngsville, NM on July 31, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County address?

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