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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Union County, NM

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Union County, NM from August 18, 1956 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 88415 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
407
Wind Reports
116
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Union County, NM · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Union County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ne Folsom, NM
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stripped trees and vegetation of their leaves.
NWS Hail Report Location: Capulin, NM
1.25″ hail
May 29, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Des Moines, NM
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Des Moines, NM
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm Chaser report via X of 1 inch hail along NM Highway 456.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 ENE Folsom, NM
1.25″ hail
Sep 18, 2025
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clayton, NM
1.75″ hail
Sep 18, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Clayton, NM
1.50″ hail
Sep 18, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Clayton, NM
1.50″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Amistad, NM
1.50″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail caused broken windows... dents in cars... and resulted in the death of at least 27 birds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hayden, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lasted until 8 pm or so.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Sedan, NM
2.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Sedan, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Sedan, NM
1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Sedan, NM
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Sedan, 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 Union County

30 reports
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84 mph
Aug 25, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
59 mph
Aug 10, 2026
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark from a nearby thunderstorm south of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
58 mph
Jul 31, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
59 mph
Jul 30, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
60 mph
May 15, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station CLRN5 Clayton LRC. Microburst from a high based thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Clayton, NM
58 mph
May 14, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark. Dry microburst from a high based thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
66 mph
Apr 11, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 E Clayton. ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
58 mph
Apr 11, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SWCN5 SW Clayton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Sedan, NM
58 mph
Aug 29, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
60 mph
Aug 29, 2025
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clayton Lake State Park, NM
60 mph
Aug 3, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hayden ZiaMet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hayden, NM
60 mph
Jul 10, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lots of blowing dust kicked up with reduced visibility.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Seneca, NM
62 mph
May 1, 2025
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
62 mph
May 1, 2025
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 E Clayton. ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, NM
60 mph
Mar 28, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Decaying thunderstorms at ASOS station KCAO Clayton Muni Airpark.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clayton, 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 Union County

30 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado over open field with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Mount Dora, NM
UNK category
May 30, 2021
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Moses, NM
UNK category
Jul 4, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 W Grenville, NM
UNK category
Jul 5, 2019
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO START TIME 0405 END TIME 0430. REPORT FROM RANCHER RELAYED BY FIRE CHIEF IN CLAYTON WITH FUNNEL TOUCHING AND GOING BACK UP AT TIMES. LOCATION WAS NEAR AND EAST OF HERINGA DR AND PERICO CREEK RD NEAR HERINGA RANCH. SECONDARY SPOTTER NETWORK CHASER RELAYED THAT STORM BASE WAS EXTREMELY HIGH WITH MID-LEVEL ROTATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Mount Dora, NM
UNK category
May 26, 2019
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Clayton, NM
UNK category
May 26, 2019
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clayton, NM
UNK category
May 26, 2019
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 S Mount Dora, NM
UNK category
May 26, 2019
11:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 SSW Mount Dora, NM
UNK category
May 26, 2019
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Clayton, NM
UNK category
Sep 9, 2018
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 25 S Capulin, NM
UNK category
Jun 22, 2018
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Mount Dora, NM
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
7:33 AM MST-7
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported funnel cloud briefly touched ground for about 1 minute then retreated quickly back into storm 11 miles northwest of Sedan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.47 NE Clapham, NM
EF1 category
May 23, 2010
7:59 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No reports of significant damage and no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.32 S Sedan, NM
EF1 category
May 23, 2010
7:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two tornadoes were reported from the same parent supercell thunderstorm. This is the second tornado with shorter track farther north.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.63 N Sedan, NM
EF2 category
May 23, 2010
7:12 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Union County, NM
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was damage to agricultural equipment. A single wide mobile home that had tie down straps was completely destroyed and the undercarriage was carried approximately 40 yards. No injuries reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.66 SSW Sedan, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Union County

Clayton, NM 258
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Grenville, NM 95
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Union County, NM area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,039
Households1,504
Housing units2,091
Income
Median household income$45,319
$100k+ households28.0%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,529
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily93
Large multifamily39
Mobile homes420
Housing mix
Single-family share73.1%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share20.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,025
Renter-occupied479
Vacant units587
Home value & age
Median home value$135,900
Owner homes $300k+16.7%
Owner homes $500k+10.1%
Owner homes $750k+5.7%
Median year built1965
Older-home share65.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,407
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Union County

88415 243
Clayton, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
88424 92
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88430 63
Nara Visa, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
88410 58
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88418 47
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88419 38
Folsom, NM Hail, wind & tornado reports
88436 33
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88414 31
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88422 16
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 407 hail, 116 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Union County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Union County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Union County is 3.00″. It was reported near Mount Dora, NM on May 26, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Union 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 Union County address?

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