Albuquerque, NM Hail Storm – June 2026

Albuquerque, NM experienced a brief convective storm on June 13, 2026, producing peak hail of 0.56 inch and prompting a late-afternoon NWS warning area. The storm concluded the same day with localized radar detections over the metro.

What Happened

The cell moved across the Albuquerque metro in the late afternoon on June 13. One NWS warning area was issued at 4:50 PM MDT (22:50 UTC) and covered the primary urban corridor. The warning area was issued on the basis of radar indications rather than widespread spotter reports, recorded as an NWS warning only issuance.

Dual-polarization radar showed a compact echo signature with embedded hail cores. Radar-derived hail estimates placed the event below inch-size thresholds used for major damage classification. Surface reports and spotter submissions did not return multiple large-hail confirmations for this event. The storm produced brief, localized downpours and gusty outflow as it moved off to the northeast and dissipated.

Damage Assessment

Impacts in Albuquerque were confined and localized. Sub-inch hail and short periods of heavy rain can strip surface mineral granules from asphalt shingles and cause cosmetic pitting on vehicles. Lawn and garden foliage may show stripped leaves and minor bruising where hail accumulated. Windows and soft roofing materials are unlikely to have widespread structural failure under this intensity.

Public reports and field checks conducted after the event indicated scattered minor vehicle dents and granular loss on exposed roof slopes near the warning area edge. No large-scale structural damage or widespread glazing failures were reported in municipal records or initial field surveys for this storm.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for granule loss and hairline shingle fractures in the days after the storm. Photograph representative areas with a dated reference and note slope orientation and exposure. Prioritize east- and north-facing slopes if those sides were under the warning area at 4:50 PM MDT. Small-area repairs or targeted overlay may be more cost-effective than full replacement when damage is limited to granular loss.

Check vehicles, HVAC condenser fins, and exterior vents for minor dents and surface abrasion. Clear gutters and downspouts of hail and plant debris to avoid ponding during subsequent storms. For insurance documentation, compile a concise loss folder with timestamped photos, the NWS warning area reference, and a brief field assessment noting localized versus widespread impacts.

Paid customers can access the Strike Map for the precise hail track and the mapped damage zone for this event.