Valmora, NM Hail Storm – July 2025

Valmora, NM saw a concluded hail storm on July 17, 2025, with a peak confirmed hail size of 1.75 inches. The event unfolded in the early evening and included two NWS alerts tied to dual-polarization radar confidence.

What Happened

The first alert came at 5:54 PM MDT, with 1 inch hail detected. The second followed at 6:05 PM MDT, with hail confirmed at 1.75 inches. Both alerts were tied to dual-polarization radar, and both fell within the same Valmora storm sequence.

The storm moved through during the early evening window. The alert progression shows hail intensity increased quickly over an 11-minute span. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1 to 1.75 inch range can affect roofing, siding, vents, skylights, and vehicle surfaces. In field work, the first items to check are soft metals, ridge caps, exterior trim, and the north and west roof planes where impact often shows up first.

For residential roofs, bruised shingles and granule loss are common inspection targets after hail of this size. On metal roofs and accessories, dents may appear on flashing, drip edge, gutters, downspouts, and HVAC fins. On commercial properties, the same hail size can leave impact marks across membranes, roof penetrations, and rooftop mechanical units.

The sequence matters. A 1-inch alert followed by a 1.75-inch alert suggests a storm that briefly intensified before moving out. That pattern supports a full exterior inspection across the affected area, not just a quick drive-by review.

What Contractors Should Know

Crews should start with the warning area tied to the earliest alert and then expand along the storm path where the larger hail was detected. Document roof slope by roof slope. Use close photos of soft metals, vents, and shingles with scale in frame. On steep-slope homes, check for collateral impacts at elevations that catch direct hail and wind-driven debris.

For estimate prep, separate cosmetic impact from functional damage. Note shingle mat exposure, cracked caps, fractured skylight domes, and bent metal components. On commercial jobs, include HVAC coils, pipe jackings, and roof-edge metal in the initial walk. If tree cover is present, inspect open exposures first, then shaded sections where smaller impacts are easier to miss.

Field notes should stay tied to the specific event date, July 17, 2025, and the observed hail range. Compare roof conditions against nearby structures in the same storm path. Where the hail hit hardest, prioritize a second pass before any temporary repair or clean-up work starts.

Use the Strike Map for precise hail track data across Valmora, NM.