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Hidalgo County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Hidalgo County, New Mexico? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 4 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 4 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Hidalgo County, New Mexico showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

4
Events (180d)
0
Hail
4
Wind
0
Tornado
74
Max wind (mph)
Aug 3, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 18, 2026 wind event near 8 ENE Road Forks, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 18, 2026 wind event (74 mph) near 8 ENE Road Forks. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, August 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 3, 2026 storm activity in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station ACDM Chiricahua Desert Museum. (EPZ)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Rodeo

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 74 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station NM003 Lordsburg Playa I10 MP11 (NMDOT). (EPZ)”

SPC verified report · 8 ENE Road Forks

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 storm activity in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station NM008 Lordsburg Playa I10 MP7 (NMDOT). (EPZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 ENE Road Forks

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Hidalgo County, NM?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 4 severe weather events in Hidalgo County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Hidalgo County recently?

No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Hidalgo County.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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