Hail in Catron County, NM
Hail is a regular fact of life in Catron County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 25 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Catron County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (ping pong ball) on August 2, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was October 23, 2026.
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About Catron County, NM
Catron County spreads across the rugged mountains and high plateaus of western New Mexico, a vast and thinly populated land of national forest and volcanic terrain. Hail is uncommon and usually small near pea size, with most activity tied to brief late-summer monsoon storms that build over the high country. The Albuquerque (KABX) radar is the nearest at about 124 miles to the northeast, far removed and terrain-blocked, so its scans capture only the highest reaches of distant storms.
The hail record for Catron County, NM
Catron County sits in an active hail corridor for severe storms.
This year has run hot: 19 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Catron County, most often in October.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Catron County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 25 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Catron County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Catron County?
Catron County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in October.
What's the largest hail recorded in Catron County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on August 2, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Catron County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Catron County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Catron County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Catron County, 19 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Recent confirmed hail near Catron County, NM
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Catron County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Catron County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.