Hail Map for Ruidoso Downs, NM

The Ruidoso Downs, NM area has had 2 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 7 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Ruidoso Downs, NM on 15 occasions.

Name: Ruidoso Downs, NM
Where Located: 61.6 miles W of Roswell, NM
Map: Google Map for Ruidoso Downs, NM
Population: 2815
Housing Units: 1494
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Ruidoso Downs, NM

Date / Time Report Details
6/19/2024 4:33 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 4:37 PM MDT the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/19/2024 4:26 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 4:29 PM MDT At 425 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glencoe, or 9 miles east of ruidoso, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, hondo, glencoe, and san patricio.
6/19/2024 4:03 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 4:07 PM MDT At 403 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 8 miles east 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, hondo, glencoe, and san patricio.
6/19/2024 3:54 PM MDT Half Dollar sized hail reported 3.1 miles SW of Ruidoso Downs, NM, heavy rain. road was trashed with debris from the flooding.
6/19/2024 3:46 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 3:51 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 445 pm mdt. * at 346 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ruidoso downs, or near 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.
6/19/2024 3:36 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 3:43 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. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 pm mdt for central new mexico.
6/19/2024 3:13 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 3:17 PM MDT At 312 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over 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, alto, and hollywood.
6/19/2024 2:59 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/19/2024 3:03 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 345 pm mdt. * at 258 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alto, or near 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.
6/9/2022 1:49 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/9/2022 1:53 PM MDT At 148 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 11 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, lincoln, ruidoso, ruidoso downs, glencoe, hondo, fort stanton, lincoln state monument and san patricio. this includes highway 380 between mile markers 90 and 91, and between mile markers 95 and 107. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/9/2022 1:34 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/9/2022 1:37 PM MDT At 134 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 9 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.
7/11/2021 4:42 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 1/10/2022 12:32 PM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southern lincoln county will expire at 445 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. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 600 pm mdt for central new mexico.
7/11/2021 4:31 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 1/10/2022 12:43 PM MDT At 431 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glencoe, or 14 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving southeast at 5 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, lincoln, ruidoso, fort stanton, glencoe, lincoln state monument and san patricio. This includes highway 380 between mile markers 87 and 106.
7/11/2021 3:59 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 1/10/2022 12:56 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 1:49 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 1/17/2022 9:43 PM MDT At 148 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 16 miles east 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.
7/31/2020 7:26 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/31/2020 7:29 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/31/2020 7:04 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/31/2020 6:52 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2020 5:23 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2020 4:50 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.
7/31/2018 4:53 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/31/2018 4:58 PM MDT At 453 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 13 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving south at 30 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.
5/22/2018 2:26 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 2/9/2022 4:00 AM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern lincoln county will expire at 230 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 is still possible with this thunderstorm.
5/22/2018 2:07 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 5/22/2018 2:11 PM MDT At 206 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over san patricio, or 18 miles east of ruidoso, 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. Locations impacted include, lincoln, ruidoso downs, tinnie, glencoe, hondo, lincoln state monument and san patricio.
5/22/2018 1:44 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 5/22/2018 1:47 PM MDT At 144 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 13 miles east 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.
10/5/2017 8:40 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 10/5/2017 8:44 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 10/5/2017 8:26 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 10/5/2017 7:58 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.
7/1/2017 3:31 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/1/2017 3:34 PM MDT At 330 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 14 miles northeast of ruidoso, moving northeast at 45 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, fort stanton, glencoe, lincoln state monument and san patricio.
7/1/2017 3:08 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 7/1/2017 3:11 PM MDT At 308 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ruidoso downs, or near ruidoso, 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.
6/23/2017 4:54 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2017 5:00 PM MDT At 454 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 11 miles east 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. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern lincoln county.
6/23/2017 4:39 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2017 4:43 PM MDT At 439 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ruidoso downs, or 8 miles east 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.
6/23/2017 4:25 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 2/18/2022 12:35 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2017 4:17 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2017 4:03 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/23/2017 3:47 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.
6/7/2017 8:53 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/7/2017 8:57 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 Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/7/2017 8:45 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 8:25 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/7/2017 8:28 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 6:47 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 6/7/2017 6:50 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.
4/12/2017 12:44 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 4/12/2017 12:47 PM MDT At 1244 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glencoe, or 12 miles east 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.
10/21/2015 3:54 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Ruidoso Downs, NM at 10/21/2015 3:57 PM MDT At 354 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of bent, or 8 miles northwest of mescalero, moving northeast at 20 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.
6/16/2012 12:56 PM MDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.9 miles ENE of Ruidoso Downs, NM