Corona, NM Hail Storm – June 2025

Corona, NM saw a concluded hail storm on June 30, 2025, with verified hail up to 1.5 inches. Six NWS alert areas tracked the event from late morning into late afternoon.

What Happened

The first alert came at 11:29 AM MDT, when dual-polarization radar indicated 1.5-inch hail near Corona. Four follow-up alerts kept the hail size at 1 inch at 12:01 PM MDT, 12:19 PM MDT, 12:34 PM MDT, and 1:18 PM MDT. A later alert at 4:46 PM MDT again held the hail estimate at 1 inch.

The sequence shows a long-lived hail threat across the Corona area through the day. Radar confidence remained tied to dual-polarization detection in each alert. The storm was concluded by the time this report was assembled.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1.5 inches can dent roofs, bruise siding, and break weaker window glass. It also raises the chance of visible impact on vehicles, especially on horizontal surfaces and older paint.

The repeated 1-inch hail alerts point to a broader hail swath, not a single brief burst. Roof systems with aged shingles, soft metal trim, and exposed rooftop equipment are the first items to check in the field. Light commercial properties, outbuildings, and agricultural structures can also show scattered impact marks, loose granules, and torn screens after a storm in this size range.

Inspect for roof hits at vents, ridges, pipe boots, and edges where hail impacts often leave the clearest marks. On vehicles, check hoods, roofs, mirrors, and windshields for dings, chips, and cracking. In open areas, note damage to skylights, polycarbonate panels, and any exterior finish that shows fresh circular impact points.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with the largest hail size and work down through the affected area. In Corona, the 1.5-inch peak near the start of the event deserves the first inspection priority, followed by locations that sat under the later 1-inch alerts through the afternoon. Record roof slope, material type, impact density, and any matching collateral damage on siding, vents, and metal fixtures.

Use the alert times to narrow the canvass window. Mid-morning roof hits may line up with earlier calls from property owners, while late afternoon checks can capture delayed discovery on vehicles, detached structures, and exterior trim. Keep photo sets clean and location-specific. Separate impact evidence from wear, and note whether marks are fresh or pre-existing.

For bid accuracy, compare visible field damage with the warning area and the storm timeline before assigning crews. Larger hail does not always produce uniform damage across every block, so document each property on its own terms and keep measurements tied to the observed surface conditions.

Use the Strike Map for precise hail track data.