Otero County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Otero County, New Mexico has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 12 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 3.5" and 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Otero County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Otero County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Otero County
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Strong damaging winds with numerous trees down. Some damage to light shed-like structures. (EPZ)”
- Wind Unknown Mescalero SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph
“Mesonet station WSM47 WSMR Tula Airstrip. (EPZ)”
“AWOS station KHMN Holloman AFB AWOS. (EPZ)”
- Wind 71 mph 8 W Tularosa SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 1 E Holloman Afb SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 9 W Tularosa SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] [Landspout] Video of landspout just east of Tularosa crossing US 70. No damage was reported. Location estimated. Time estimated from radar. (EPZ)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 E Tularosa SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
- Wind 64 mph 1 ESE Holloman Afb SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Relayed by Skywarn... with scaled photo. (EPZ)”
- Hail 1" 5 WNW Mayhill SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 2 N Holloman Afb SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.5"
- Hail 3.5" Mayhill SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 11 E Cloudcroft SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Otero County, NM?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Otero 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 Otero County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Otero County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.