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Socorro County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Socorro County, New Mexico has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 11 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 2 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 90 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.

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

Socorro County hail map

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

11
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
8
Wind
1
Tornado
2"
Max hail
90
Max wind (mph)
October 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 18, 2026 tornado event near 2 ENE National Radio As, Socorro County, New Mexico, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 18, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 ENE National Radio As. 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 Socorro County

Current NEXRAD radar over Socorro County, New Mexico with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Socorro 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.
October 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 59 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.

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, September 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 19, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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.

“Corrects previous flash flood report from Veguita. Secondhand report of windows shattered in Veguita... NM. (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · Veguita

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 90 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, September 8, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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 WSM33 Zumwalt Track (WSMR). (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 28 SE Bosque del Apache

“Mesonet station WSM34 Stallion WIT (WSMR). (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 21 SE Bosque del Apache

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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.

“SEVN5 RAWS in Sevilleta reported a 59 mph gust. (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 7 ESE Contreras

Saturday, August 1, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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.

“Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 10 SW Bingham. Mine Site WSMR Mesonet (WSM40). (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 10 SW Bingham

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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 WSM34 Stallion WIT (WSMR). (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 21 SE Bosque del Apache

“Mesonet station WSM43 Little Burro (WSMR). (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 20 S Bingham

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Socorro 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] Delayed Report. Spotter shared image of landspout near the VLA. Time was estimated based on radar and the spotter report. (ABQ)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE National Radio As

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 Socorro County, NM?

The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 11 severe weather events in Socorro 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 Socorro County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Socorro 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.

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