Piñon, NM Hail Storm – June 2026

Piñon, New Mexico experienced a hail-producing storm on June 13, 2026. The event produced up to 1.37-inch hail and is now concluded.

What Happened

The main hail-producing pulse moved through Piñon in the early evening on June 13. The National Weather Service issued a single severe thunderstorm warning at 7:04 PM MDT for 1-inch hail based on dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection within the warning area. Radar imagery showed concentrated reflectivity cores and hail signatures moving northeast through the warning area. This page covers a single-zone report derived from that warning area and post-event mapping.

Damage Assessment

Hail reached a maximum measured size of 1.37 inches at locations within the warning area. Hail of this size typically causes cosmetic to functional damage to vulnerable exterior building materials. Expected observations in the Piñon area include dents in exposed metal (gutters, HVAC units, vehicle panels) and loss of granules or bruising on older architectural asphalt shingles. Vinyl siding may sustain cracking where impacts were direct and repeated.

Glass breakage and total roof failure are not typical at this size without additional factors such as prolonged hail accumulation, prior material degradation, or falling debris. Vehicle paint chips, windshield pitting, and denting are likely on unprotected vehicles parked in the open. Pavement and landscaping impacts are usually limited to scarring on soft surfaces and broken plant foliage.

Report any observed damage with photos that show scale and a timestamp. Prioritize documenting impacts to roofing, vehicle fleets, and HVAC equipment for insurance and repair planning.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for granule loss, bruising, and torn or split shingles. Start inspections at the eaves and work uphill. Photograph representative damage alongside an object for scale and include GPS coordinates when possible. For metal roofing and siding, check for dents and fastener pull-through. Record the roof age and any pre-existing repairs noted during the inspection.

For vehicle and equipment fleets, document dents, paint loss, and functional damage to seals or sensors. Triage repairs by safety risk and revenue impact. Provide itemized estimates that separate labor, materials, and any temporary weatherproofing. Coordinate with adjusters using the warning area timestamp and on-site photographs. For precise hail track mapping to guide targeted repairs and canvasses, see the Strike Map for paid access to the radar-derived hail track data.