Sacramento, NM Hail Storm – June 2026

Sacramento, NM experienced a multi-zone hail event on June 12, 2026, with peak hail measured at 1.87 inches. The storm produced repeated radar-detected hail reports from early afternoon into the early evening.

What Happened

NWS alerts for this storm totaled five warning areas issued between mid-afternoon and early evening. Dual-polarization radar detected hail at the following times and sizes: 1:37 PM MDT (1.3 inches), 1:54 PM MDT (1.75 inches), 3:48 PM MDT (1.0 inch), 4:10 PM MDT (1.51 inches), and 4:18 PM MDT (1.08 inches). Alerts moved across multiple municipal and unincorporated zones within the Sacramento metro footprint. Radar returns were consistent with hail signatures on each alert. The event began in the early afternoon and produced the most intense radar hail signatures around mid-afternoon before additional cells produced smaller hail in the late afternoon and early evening. The storm is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail ranged from about 1.0 inch to the peak verified at 1.87 inches. Hail near 1.0 inch commonly causes cosmetic damage to siding, gutters, and soft roofing materials. Hail above 1.5 inches increases the probability of more significant vehicle denting, cracked skylights, and shingle displacement on asphalt roofs. Given the multi-zone nature of the event, exposures varied across the metro area. No ground-verified damage reports are included here; observed impacts should be confirmed with on-site inspection. Photographs with timestamps and location metadata will assist in aligning observed damage to the radar-derived hail swath.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin field assessments with a rapid external survey of roofs, vehicles, solar arrays, and exposed mechanical equipment. Prioritize properties in the radar-indicated hail track and adjacent downwind exposures. Use high-resolution photos and GPS-tagged notes. Measure and record damage types—dented metal, torn shingles, cracked glass—rather than relying on size estimates alone.

For temporary mitigation, apply industry-standard tarping on roofs with visible granule loss or open seams. Secure loose siding and cover broken skylights to prevent secondary water intrusion. For claims documentation, provide a clear chain of custody for samples and dated images tied to the site location. Coordinate scheduling to avoid redundant inspections across the multiple warning areas impacted by this event.

For precise, radar-mapped hail track data and the paid damage zone layer, consult the Strike Map to identify exact strike locations and to prioritize canvass and repairs.