San Lorenzo, NM Hail Storm – July 2026

StormSnipe recorded hail in San Lorenzo, NM on July 20, 2026, peaking at 2.08 inches as multiple radar-detected and NWS-warned cells crossed the metro.

What Happened

The event ran from early afternoon into early evening. The first NWS alert issued at 12:58 PM MDT and the final alert cleared at 6:37 PM MDT. In total, 25 NWS alerts were issued for the San Lorenzo metro during the event. Nineteen alerts were detected by dual-polarization radar; six alerts were issued as NWS warning only.

The cluster produced repeated hail pulses through the afternoon. Early afternoon activity produced sub-1.5 inch radar returns. Around mid-afternoon, the storm produced alternating radar-detected pulses and NWS-warning-only cells. Late afternoon saw intensified returns with several radar-detected pulses exceeding 1.5 inches and the largest radar echo recorded in the early evening. The sequence of alerts shows multiple passes of the core over the metro rather than a single, steady strike path. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail ranged from nominal golf-ball size up to the peak noted in the lede. Where radar-detected pulses exceeded approximately 1.5 inches, expect a higher likelihood of vehicle panel denting and accelerated wear on asphalt shingles. Hail near 1.0 to 1.25 inches can cause cosmetic damage to paint and trim and may strip shingle granules, reducing roof service life when accumulated across multiple hits.

No spotter-verified damage entries are included in the alert sequence for this page. Field inspections should prioritize locations beneath the late afternoon and early evening radar pulses and within overlapping NWS warning areas. Photograph vehicle panels, eaves, and roofing at close range and document granule loss with scale references for insurance reporting.

What Contractors Should Know

Schedule inspections starting with properties that were under radar-detected pulses above 1.5 inches and inside overlapping NWS warning areas. Use a validated ladder and fall protection plan; work on sloped roofs after surfaces cool. Record exact inspection times and GPS locations. Take wide and close photos of suspect damage, including a close-up with a measuring object to capture dent size and shingle granule condition.

Estimate repairs for dents, replacement of severely impacted shingles, and potential secondary water intrusion points. For vehicle claims, note dent counts and paint impact; for roofing, quantify patch versus full-cover needs based on granule loss and underlying structure exposure. For precise hail-track locations and parcel-level guidance within the San Lorenzo warning areas, consult the paid Strike Map for the mapped damage zone and radar-derived hail points.