Hail — Hidalgo, New Mexico

2007-05-16 · near Rodeo, Hidalgo, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

A potent heavy precipitation supercell moved northward into the NM Bootheel along the Peloncillo Mountains. A strong wet microburst blew large hail nearly horizontally and resulted in extensive hail damage to ranches in that area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 36618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.