Jemez Pueblo, NM Hail Storm – June 2026

Jemez Pueblo, NM — June 26, 2026. A late‑afternoon multi-cell storm produced hail up to 1.69 inches and triggered multiple NWS hail alerts across the Jemez Pueblo area.

What Happened

The event ran through the late afternoon and concluded by early evening. The National Weather Service issued five hail alerts for the metro area during the event. Alert timing and detection type:

• June 26 · 1:56 PM MDT – 1.07 inch hail – detected by dual-polarization radar.
• June 26 · 3:18 PM MDT – 1.07 inch hail – detected by dual-polarization radar.
• June 26 · 3:39 PM MDT – 1.04 inch hail – detected by dual-polarization radar.
• June 26 · 4:02 PM MDT – 1.00 inch hail – spotter-verified near the community.
• June 26 · 4:09 PM MDT – 1.43 inch hail – detected by dual-polarization radar.

Radar returns showed concentrated reflectivity cores over and immediately downwind of Jemez Pueblo during the peak late‑afternoon period. One spotter verified baseball‑to‑quarter sized hail in the community during the 4:02 PM observation window. The storm sequence was multi-cellular with repeated hail-producing cores passing over the same neighborhoods within a two-hour span.

Damage Assessment

Spotter-verified impacts were reported within central Jemez Pueblo during the late-afternoon observation. Local reports and radar-detected hail cores indicate concentrated strike locations where vehicle panels and exposed metal surfaces are most likely to show denting. Roof coverings of asphalt shingles in affected neighborhoods are likely to show granule loss and bruising along windward surfaces where stones landed repeatedly.

Glass breakage and structural penetration are less common for the stone sizes reported in most alerts, but localized shattering of skylights or damage to softer roofing membranes is possible where hail fell with added wind-driven velocity. Downed gutters, concentrated shingle hail scars, and crushed photovoltaic cells are plausible at the sites under the strongest radar cores and the spotter-observed cluster.

What Contractors Should Know

Roofing contractors should prioritize visual triage and photography in the hours after arrival. Start with windward roof planes and field edges closest to the radar-indicated cores. Photograph damage with a dated scale reference and capture multiple angles for every roof. Note granule depletion, bruised shingle tabs, and exposed underlayment. Temporary cover or tarping may be needed where membrane punctures or hole-throughs are observed. Schedule comprehensive inspections within 48–72 hours to document progressive leaks.

Auto body and exterior contractors should inspect vehicle fleets and external mechanical assets positioned under the recorded cores. Record panel dents, cracked trim, and roof-mounted equipment damage. Check HVAC condenser fins, solar panels, and skylights for impact signatures. Provide insured customers clear, time-stamped photo evidence tying observed damage to the late-afternoon event window.