Hail in Chaves County, NM
A hail-bearing storm has moved through the Chaves County area in the past few hours. NOAA radar has confirmed 41 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Chaves County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on June 10, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was October 24, 2026.
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About Chaves County, NM
Chaves County covers a broad stretch of southeastern New Mexico, from the Pecos Valley around Roswell out across high desert plains and ranchland. Early summer storms bring the bulk of the hail, fed by moisture drawn north into the heat and elevation of the eastern plains. Its nearest coverage comes from Cannon AFB's KFDX radar about 100 miles to the northeast, distant enough that the beam rides high over the county and reads storm structure aloft more than conditions at ground level.
The hail record for Chaves County, NM
With 41 confirmed events on record since 2025, Chaves County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
June does most of the damage here; Chaves County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Chaves County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 41 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Chaves County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Chaves County?
Hail in Chaves County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Chaves County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on June 10, 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.
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.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Will it hail again in Chaves County this year?
Chaves 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.
Recent confirmed hail near Chaves County, NM
What this means for your home
If hail is falling now
Move vehicles under cover and stay inside, away from windows, until it passes. Safely collect and photograph a few stones. Size is what matters most for a claim.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Chaves 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.