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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Socorro County, NM

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Socorro County, NM from August 2, 1965 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 87832 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
52
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Socorro County, NM · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Socorro County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 2025
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Abo, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Abo, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Abo, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2025
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bernardo, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2025
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NM169 at MM28.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Alamo, NM
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also saw a quarter inch of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chamizal, NM
1.00″ hail
Sep 18, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Socorro, NM
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Socorro, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Gran Quivira, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Socorro, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 2019
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S San Antonio, NM
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2018
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Veguita, NM
1.75″ hail
Sep 29, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Veguita, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Alamo, NM
0.88″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
5:45 AM MST-7
Hail report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch accumulation of pea to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Socorro, 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 Socorro County

30 reports
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65 mph
Sep 9, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM34 Stallion WIT (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 Se Bosque Del Apache, NM
90 mph
Sep 9, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM33 Zumwalt Track (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 Se Bosque Del Apache, NM
59 mph
Aug 20, 2026
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVN5 RAWS in Sevilleta reported a 59 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ese Contreras, NM
62 mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sulf Site WSMR Mesonet (WSM35).
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ese Bosque Del Apach, NM
72 mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mine Site WSMR Mesonet (WSM40).
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Sw Bingham, NM
72 mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 10 SW Bingham. Mine Site WSMR Mesonet (WSM40).
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Sw Bingham, NM
66 mph
Jul 12, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM34 Stallion WIT (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 SE Bosque Del Apache, NM
61 mph
Jul 12, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM43 Little Burro (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 S Bingham, NM
60 mph
Sep 22, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter in Magdalena reported an estimated wind gust of about 60 mph. No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Magdalena, NM
65 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM34 Stallion WIT (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 SE Bosque Del Apache, NM
83 mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station BCHN5 Carrizozo 15 NW (Chupadera).
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Carrizozo, NM
64 mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM43 Little Burro (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 S Bingham, NM
58 mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM44 Tower 6 (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 S Bingham, NM
69 mph
Jun 30, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM43 Little Burro (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 S Bingham, NM
63 mph
Jun 14, 2025
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WSM43 Little Burro (WSMR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 S Bingham, 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 Socorro County

9 reports
UNK category
Jun 18, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Delayed Report. Spotter shared image of landspout near the VLA. Time was estimated based on radar and the spotter report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE National Radio As, NM
UNK category
May 31, 2021
7:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOUTH OF HWY 380 NEAR MM 7
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E San Antonio, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
5:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Abo, NM
UNK category
Jul 15, 2020
11:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT OCCURRED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Veguita, NM
UNK category
Jul 11, 2019
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NON MESOCYCLONIC LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Luis Lopez, NM
EF0 category
Jul 5, 2012
2:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief landspout tornado was observed, but no damage was reported. KOB-TV relayed a photo of the landspout from a viewer located about 20 miles from the parent thunderstorm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 ENE (Onm)Socorro Arpt, NM
EF1 category
May 13, 2012
12:49 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed tornado damage that originated in an open desert, native to only small juniper trees and cactus. Based on multiple eyewitness accounts, several photos and video, the landspout began as two dust devils merged. The circulation grew vertically and made connection with the parent thunderstorm as it moved east. Interestingly though, the parent storm moved southeast. The landspout moved over two stock tanks. One was blown back to the west approximately 20 feet and hit a steel fence that was dented. The other tank was blown approximately 0.75 miles to the east and was mangled and in pieces. The landspout crossed State Road 107 and increased in intensity. Numerous pinon and juniper trees as well as cholla cacti were uprooted and displaced between 20 and 100 feet. No homes or outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Peak wind speed was estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 SE Magdalena Muni Arpt, NM
F0 category
Apr 17, 2005
1:33 PM MST
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong storm produced a brief landspout over open desert.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 WSW Bernardo, NM
F0 category
Aug 2, 1965
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Socorro County, NM
Socorro County · 3,912 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Socorro County, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,308
Households5,222
Housing units7,642
Income
Median household income$47,556
$100k+ households31.4%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,912
Attached single-family35
Small multifamily417
Large multifamily377
Mobile homes2,901
Housing mix
Single-family share51.2%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.4%
Mobile-home share38.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,839
Renter-occupied1,383
Vacant units2,420
Home value & age
Median home value$143,200
Owner homes $300k+11.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,812
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Socorro County

87832 35
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87002 33
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87801 25
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87825 21
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87036 16
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87943 10
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88301 9
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87062 5
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87828 5
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87028 4
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87006 3
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87011 3
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87831 3
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87823 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 52 hail, 69 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Socorro 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 Socorro County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Socorro County is 3.00″. It was reported near Socorro, NM on October 5, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Socorro 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 Socorro County address?

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