Hail in Eddy County, NM
A hail-bearing storm has moved through the Eddy County area in the past few hours. NOAA radar has confirmed 28 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Eddy County since 2025, the largest 2.3″ (hen egg) on May 26, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was October 25, 2026.
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About Eddy County, NM
Eddy County stretches across southeastern New Mexico, from the Pecos Valley around Carlsbad out across high desert and the foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains. Early summer brings most of the hail, when moisture drawn north into the heat and elevation of the region feeds afternoon storms. The nearest radar, KHDX out of Holloman AFB, sits about 114 miles to the west with mountains in between, so its beam rides far overhead and offers only a high, coarse view of any storm here.
The hail record for Eddy County, NM
With 28 confirmed events on record since 2025, Eddy County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with June the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Eddy County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 28 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Eddy County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Eddy County?
Eddy County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Eddy County?
Radar confirmed 2.3-inch hail, about hen egg size, on May 26, 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.
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 Eddy County this year?
Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy 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.
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.