Tinnie, NM Hail Storm – June 2025

Tinnie, NM saw two hail-producing severe thunderstorm alerts on June 14, 2025, with the largest verified hail reaching 1.25 inches. The storm concluded after an early afternoon round and a second, stronger round later in the day.

What Happened

The first alert came at 2:33 PM MDT and carried 1-inch hail confidence from dual-polarization radar. The second alert followed at 6:42 PM MDT with 1.25-inch hail confidence from the same radar source. Both alerts covered the same storm day in the Tinnie area, with the later round producing the larger stones.

The sequence points to a multi-zone hail event rather than a single brief burst. The first round brought hail near the 1-inch threshold. The second round lifted the size into larger, more damaging hail. The storm was concluded by the end of the evening.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1 inch can mark roofs, dent softer metals, and damage vehicle glass and trim. Hail at 1.25 inches raises the risk on asphalt shingles, vents, gutters, skylights, and exterior AC fins. Siding impacts become more common at that size, especially on exposed walls and outbuildings.

In Tinnie, the two-alert sequence suggests more than one pass of hail across the same general area. That pattern can leave uneven roof and siding damage across nearby properties. Crews should expect some addresses to show only light cosmetic impacts while others nearby show concentrated surface loss, cracked accessories, or punctures on less protected materials.

Metal roofs, patio covers, and screen enclosures need close inspection after hail in this range. Paint loss on metal trim, bruising on roof edges, and impact marks on downspouts are all plausible outcomes. On vehicles, windshield damage may be limited on some units and more severe on others depending on exposure and angle.

What Contractors Should Know

Field teams should start with roof slopes, ridge caps, vents, skylights, and soft metal components. On shingle roofs, look for granule loss, bruising, and displaced tabs in the same exposure band where hail was verified. On metal roofs, check seams, fasteners, and oxidation points where impact marks are easier to miss. Document the north, west, and uphill faces separately if the site layout varies.

Use the alert sequence to stage inspections in the order of likely impact. Properties exposed during the 2:33 PM MDT round may show smaller hail effects. Properties exposed during the 6:42 PM MDT round may show the larger 1.25-inch impacts. If a claim involves multiple structures, compare the main roof, shed roofs, awnings, fences, and exterior equipment as separate surfaces.

Tinnie contractors should also note that hail of this size can produce delayed leak calls after the first rain, especially around vents, ridge details, and penetrations. Photograph each affected elevation before tarping or temporary repair work begins. Keep impact evidence tied to the observed exposure and the date of June 14, 2025.