Bosque, NM Hail Storm – June 2025

Bosque, NM was hit by a concluded severe hail storm on June 25, 2025. The peak confirmed hail size reached 1.25 inches.

What Happened

The storm affected Bosque in the late afternoon, with the main severe alert posted at 3:27 PM MDT. That alert carried a 1.25-inch hail estimate based on dual-polarization radar with NEXRAD hail detection confidence.

This was a single-zone storm report. One severe alert covered the event. The hail signal was tied to the Bosque area, and the event has since concluded.

The timing places the storm in the warm-season afternoon window when hail cores can strengthen quickly. The radar-derived hail estimate matched the reported peak size at 1.25 inches.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1.25 inches is large enough to produce visible impact on roofs, gutters, siding, windows, and soft metals. Asphalt shingles can show granule loss, bruising, and localized cracking. Metal surfaces can show dents. Skylights and exposed glass can also take damage, depending on roof slope and storm path.

Vehicles parked in the warning area may show shallow to moderate denting, especially on horizontal panels. Roof-mounted HVAC equipment, vents, and exterior trim are common inspection points after hail at this size.

For field crews, the main issue is not uniform damage. Hail often falls in a narrow corridor. One property can show clear impact while a nearby one shows little or none. Roofing and exterior inspections should focus on the section of the warning area that saw the strongest hail core, not the full alert footprint.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with roof slopes, ridges, valleys, and north-facing exposures where impact is easier to spot. Check soft metals, flashing, vent caps, downspouts, and window screens before moving to cosmetic claims. On steep roofs, watch for impact marks that are harder to see from the ground. Use close inspection and photo documentation.

Siding and trim checks should include windward elevations, but hail can strike any side if the storm core passed overhead. Look for fractured vinyl, chipped paint, and punctures around corners and edges. On multi-structure properties, inspect detached garages, sheds, patio covers, and AC condensers. Smaller outbuildings are often hit in the same storm path and can help confirm the local hail footprint.

Contractors working Bosque should also compare roof slope, material age, and exposure between properties inside the warning area. The same storm can leave one roof needing repair and another with only minor cosmetic marks. Prioritize a consistent inspection routine so the findings line up across the hail corridor.

For precise hail track data, see the Strike Map.