Hail in Eddy County, NM
Eddy County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 24 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Eddy County since 2025, the largest 2.3″ (golf ball) on May 26, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 5, 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
Eddy County is the kind of place where homeowners tend to know a roofer by name.
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 24 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Eddy County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Eddy County?
Hail in Eddy County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Eddy County?
Radar confirmed 2.3-inch hail, about golf ball 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 you were just hit
With recent hail in Eddy 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 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.
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.
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.
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.