Hail Map for Capitan, NM

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Capitan, NM

Date / Time	Report Details
7/5/2024 4:41 PM MDT	At 441 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lincoln state monument, or 13 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, ruidoso, lincoln, capitan, glencoe, fort stanton, lincoln state monument, smokey bear historical park, and angus.
7/5/2024 4:21 PM MDT	Svrabq the national weather service in albuquerque has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, south central lincoln county in central new mexico, * until 515 pm mdt. * at 421 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 12 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/3/2022 1:27 PM MDT	At 127 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lincoln state monument, or 20 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/11/2021 5:48 PM MDT	At 547 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carrizozo, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/11/2021 5:39 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern lincoln county will expire at 545 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/11/2021 5:20 PM MDT	At 520 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carrizozo, moving south at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, capitan, carrizozo and nogal. This includes highway 380 between mile markers 54 and 78.
7/11/2021 4:54 PM MDT	At 454 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carrizozo, moving south at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/11/2021 3:59 PM MDT	The national weather service in albuquerque has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. south central lincoln county in central new mexico. until 445 pm mdt. At 359 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 13 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 5 mph.
5/30/2021 12:33 PM MDT	At 1232 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near smokey bear historical park, or 19 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, capitan, fort stanton, encinoso and smokey bear historical park. This includes highway 380 between mile markers 80 and 95.
5/30/2021 12:17 PM MDT	At 1217 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near smokey bear historical park, or 17 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/28/2021 6:05 PM MDT	Hen Egg sized hail reported 26.1 miles WSW of Capitan, NM
5/22/2021 2:13 PM MDT	At 212 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near fort stanton, or 21 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, capitan, fort stanton, encinoso and smokey bear historical park. This includes highway 380 between mile markers 85 and 95.
5/22/2021 1:57 PM MDT	At 157 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over fort stanton, or 16 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near, encinoso around 225 pm mdt.
5/22/2021 1:41 PM MDT	At 140 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 14 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving north at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/31/2020 7:26 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for south central lincoln county will expire at 730 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however the storm may reintensify. small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm mdt for central new mexico.
7/31/2020 7:01 PM MDT	At 701 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 12 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lincoln, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, capitan, glencoe, fort stanton, smokey bear historical park, nogal, san patricio and bonito lake. This includes highway 380 between mile markers 74 and 107.
7/31/2020 6:49 PM MDT	At 649 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 14 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/23/2020 5:20 PM MDT	At 519 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lincoln state monument, or 22 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lincoln, ruidoso, capitan, tinnie, glencoe, hondo, fort stanton recreational area, lincoln state monument, smokey bear historical park and san patricio. this includes highway 380 between mile markers 82 and 107 and portions of u. s. Highway 70 near glencoe.
6/23/2020 4:47 PM MDT	The national weather service in albuquerque has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southeastern lincoln county in central new mexico. until 545 pm mdt. At 447 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over encinoso, or 23 miles east of carrizozo, moving southeast at 15 mph.
6/4/2019 12:26 PM MDT	At 1225 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bonito lake, or 11 miles north of ruidoso, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/3/2019 12:47 PM MDT	At 1246 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near encinoso, or 19 miles east of carrizozo, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/20/2018 6:55 PM MDT	At 655 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bonito lake, or 10 miles north of ruidoso, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/1/2018 7:01 PM MDT	At 700 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of lincoln, or 27 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southwest at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/22/2018 2:05 PM MDT	The national weather service in albuquerque has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. central lincoln county in central new mexico. until 245 pm mdt. At 205 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near smokey bear historical park, or 15 miles east of carrizozo, moving northeast at.
5/21/2018 8:26 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central lincoln county will expire at 830 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm mdt for central new mexico. remember, two severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect until 900 pm and 930 pm mdt.
5/21/2018 8:01 PM MDT	At 801 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near encinoso, or 25 miles east of carrizozo, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, capitan, fort stanton, encinoso, smokey bear historical park and angus.
5/21/2018 7:26 PM MDT	At 726 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near capitan, or 11 miles north of ruidoso, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
10/5/2017 8:40 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern lincoln county will expire at 845 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
10/5/2017 8:23 PM MDT	At 821 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of bonito lake, or 12 miles northwest of ruidoso, moving east southeast at 25 mph. another strong thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast of encinoso, also moving east southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, lincoln, ruidoso, capitan, tinnie, glencoe, encinoso, fort stanton, smokey bear historical park, nogal and san patricio.
10/5/2017 7:55 PM MDT	At 755 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of carrizozo, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/23/2017 4:25 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for south central lincoln county will expire at 430 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/23/2017 4:14 PM MDT	At 414 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near fort stanton, or 10 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, capitan, glencoe and angus.
6/23/2017 3:59 PM MDT	At 359 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alto, or 8 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, capitan, glencoe, bonito lake, alto, hollywood and angus.
6/23/2017 3:44 PM MDT	At 344 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bonito lake, or 10 miles north of ruidoso, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/20/2017 1:35 PM MDT	At 134 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near jicarilla, or 17 miles northeast of carrizozo, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, capitan, white oaks, nogal and jicarilla.
6/20/2017 1:20 PM MDT	At 120 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near white oaks, or 13 miles east of carrizozo, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/7/2017 8:53 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for south central lincoln county will expire at 900 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/7/2017 8:41 PM MDT	At 840 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alto, or 8 miles north of ruidoso, moving southeast at 25 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, capitan, glencoe, bonito lake, alto, fort stanton, hollywood and angus.
6/7/2017 8:35 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.8 miles E of Capitan, NM
6/7/2017 8:25 PM MDT	At 825 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near nogal, or 12 miles north of ruidoso, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/7/2017 7:20 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.3 miles W of Capitan, NM
6/7/2017 6:47 PM MDT	At 647 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort stanton, or 13 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/7/2017 6:40 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.3 miles W of Capitan, NM
6/7/2017 6:37 PM MDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.3 miles W of Capitan, NM
6/7/2017 6:30 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.7 miles SSW of Capitan, NM
6/7/2017 6:30 PM MDT	At 630 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over smokey bear historical park, or 17 miles north of ruidoso, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, capitan and smokey bear historical park.
6/7/2017 6:20 PM MDT	At 620 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near nogal, or 13 miles east of carrizozo, moving southwest at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, capitan, smokey bear historical park, nogal and angus.
6/7/2017 5:58 PM MDT	At 558 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near encinoso, or 17 miles east of carrizozo, moving southwest at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/6/2017 5:39 PM MDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central lincoln county will expire at 545 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm mdt for central new mexico.
6/6/2017 5:02 PM MDT	At 502 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near smokey bear historical park, or 20 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, capitan, encinoso and smokey bear historical park.
6/6/2017 4:54 PM MDT	At 454 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near encinoso, or 19 miles east of carrizozo, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
10/6/2015 8:00 PM MDT	At 759 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of three rivers, or 16 miles southwest of carrizozo, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/5/2015 1:47 PM MDT	At 146 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near smokey bear historical park, or 19 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/17/2014 7:35 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 22.1 miles WSW of Capitan, NM, nickel to quarter size hail on highway 246.
6/8/2014 3:25 PM MDT	Richardson canyon area. 2 homes destroyed... 5 damaged in lincoln county NM, 17 miles SW of Capitan, NM
5/23/2014 5:32 PM MDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.3 miles W of Capitan, NM
8/9/2013 3:45 PM MDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 13.3 miles SW of Capitan, NM, route 246 around mile post 14 half dollar size hail fell probably from 345 to 4 pm