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Lea County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Lea County, New Mexico has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 247 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 52 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 194 high-wind reports with gusts up to 69 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Lea County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lea County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

247
Events (12 mo)
52
Hail
194
Wind
1
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
69
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 4, 2026 tornado event near 7 WNW Buckeye, Lea County, New Mexico, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 4, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 7 WNW Buckeye. 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.

Last 30 days in Lea County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lea County, New Mexico with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lea County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 58 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 9 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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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.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 940 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles west of McDonald to 7 miles south of Maljamar to near Lincoln National Forest. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 940 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles west of McDonald to 7 miles south of Maljamar to near Lincoln National Forest. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, July 31, 2026

14 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 31, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“At 1215 AM CDT/1115 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong outflow boundary along a line extending from 23 miles west of Jal to near Malaga to 6 miles east of Whites City. Movement was south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, and blowing dust may briefly reduce visibility down to 2 miles or less. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 1215 AM CDT/1115 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong outflow boundary along a line extending from 23 miles west of Jal to near Malaga to 6 miles east of Whites City. Movement was south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, and blowing dust may briefly reduce visibility down to 2 miles or less. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph

“Mesonet station 51 2SW Tatum NM measured a 66 mph wind gust... along with several other gusts over 58 mph. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Tatum

“Mesonet station 66 Hobbs... NM/ Lea County measured a 58 mph wind gust. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Hobbs

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 758 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Maljamar, or 29 miles northeast of Carlsbad, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Halfway.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, July 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 546 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McDonald, or near Tatum, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... McDonald.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Malaga, or 23 miles southeast of Carlsbad, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 337 PM CDT/237 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms scattered along a line extending from near Kermit to 6 miles northwest of West Odessa to 10 miles south of Andrews. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 740 PM CDT/640 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Clairemont to near Justiceburg to near New Moore to 8 miles southwest of Tokio to 9 miles north of Bronco. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 740 PM CDT/640 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Clairemont to near Justiceburg to near New Moore to 8 miles southwest of Tokio to 9 miles north of Bronco. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“At 1022 PM CDT/922 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lovington, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hobbs, Lovington, Humble City, Knowles, Lea County Regional Airport, Industrial Airpark, and Higginbotham.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 1022 PM CDT/922 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lovington, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hobbs, Lovington, Humble City, Knowles, Lea County Regional Airport, Industrial Airpark, and Higginbotham.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 623 PM CDT/523 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hobbs, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“Lea County Emergency Management relayed a report of seven power lines down south of Monument on State Highway 8. Power lines also down near the intersection of Maddox a (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 4 S Monument

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 944 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles east of Caprock, or 13 miles northwest of Tatum, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tatum, Caprock, McDonald, Crossroads, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 900 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm ouflow near Caprock, or 20 miles west of Tatum, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tatum, Caprock, Crossroads, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 637 PM CDT/537 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Kermit, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles west of Monument, or 23 miles northwest of Eunice, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles west of Monument, or 23 miles northwest of Eunice, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“Measured wind gust of 58 mph at WTM 2SW Tatum NM. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Tatum

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 355 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Maljamar, or 30 miles east of Artesia, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Maljamar.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles northeast of Malaga, or 26 miles east of Carlsbad, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles west of Jal, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Jal and Jal Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, June 5, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 5, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“At 724 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Maljamar, or 20 miles west of Lovington, moving southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Maljamar.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 633 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles east of Malaga, or 30 miles east of Carlsbad, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 4, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“[Landspout] Public shared a video of a landspout taken from 15 miles west of Hobbs looking northwest. Location estimated from radar. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 7 WNW Buckeye

“At 419 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles west of Monument, or 25 miles west of Eunice, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Lea County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

12 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“At 1128 PM CDT/1028 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seagraves to Andrews to near Goldsmith to 9 miles southeast of Kermit. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 1128 PM CDT/1028 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seagraves to Andrews to near Goldsmith to 9 miles southeast of Kermit. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

“Half Dollar Size Hail reported approximately 3 blocks away from the Fire Department. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · Lovington

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

“The Tatum mesonet site reported a gust of 61 mph. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Tatum

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 958 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bronco, or 11 miles east of Tatum, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Gladiola.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 352 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tatum, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tatum, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Report of quarter size hail by trained spotter. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 8 ENE Crossroads

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN... WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, May 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 69 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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.

“Recorded thunderstorm wind gust via West Texas Mesonet station. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Tatum

“At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McDonald, or 10 miles southwest of Tatum, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lovington, Tatum, McDonald, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 14, 2026 storm activity in Lea 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 FW9688 Jal measured a 59 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst. (MAF)”

SPC verified report · 21 W Bennett

“At 707 PM CDT/607 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles south of Caprock to 7 miles southwest of Monument to 7 miles north of Jal Airport. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, with patchy blowing dust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Monday, May 4, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson. WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS... WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher winds and gusts in the mountains.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES COUNTY... WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. RFTI...7-8 or extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, April 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 63 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, March 27, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one to three miles in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one to three miles in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

16 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST/7 PM MST TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Friday, February 20, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Lea County, Gaines, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT OR BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

20 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Monday, February 16, 2026

19 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS... WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. RFTI...4 or near critical.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 134 PM CST/1234 PM MST/, Doppler radar was tracking showers and isolated thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Denver City to 8 miles northwest of Kermit to near Barstow to near McDonald Observatory. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 134 PM CST/1234 PM MST/, Doppler radar was tracking showers and isolated thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Denver City to 8 miles northwest of Kermit to near Barstow to near McDonald Observatory. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

Monday, September 22, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 803 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers with strong winds along a line extending from Lingo to near Crossroads to 12 miles southeast of Caprock to near Maljamar. Movement was southeast at 45 to 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may locally reduce visibility to less than one mile.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

“At 803 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers with strong winds along a line extending from Lingo to near Crossroads to 12 miles southeast of Caprock to near Maljamar. Movement was southeast at 45 to 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may locally reduce visibility to less than one mile.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lea County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 247 severe weather events in Lea County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Lea County recently?

Yes — 52 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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