Hail in Catron County, NM
Hail turns up in Catron County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Catron County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on September 22, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 22, 2025.
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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
Hail is a recurring threat in Catron County, with 6 confirmed events on record since 2025.
September is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Catron County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Catron County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Catron County?
Hail in Catron County is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Catron County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on September 22, 2025.
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.
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″. 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.
Will it hail again in Catron County this year?
Catron County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Catron County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Catron County so far in 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Catron County, NM
What this means for your home
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.
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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
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.