Clovis, NM Hail Storm – September 2026

A multi-zone hail event moved through Clovis, NM on September 25, 2026, producing a peak hail size of 1.82 inches and prompting multiple NWS warnings. The storm concluded the same evening.

What Happened

The event occurred in the early evening and into late evening on September 25. NWS issued four sequential warnings for the Clovis metro area. The first was issued at 8:17 PM MDT (02:17 UTC) and carried a warning-only hail report. A second warning followed at 9:07 PM MDT (03:07 UTC), also listed as warning-only. At 9:21 PM MDT (03:21 UTC) the NWS warning included a 1.5-inch hail report. A final warning at 9:43 PM MDT (03:43 UTC) listed a 1.0-inch hail report. Radar-detected hail signatures accompanied the warning sequence and produced a detectable hail track across multiple zones in the metro.

Field observations and post-event analysis support that the storm has concluded. No active warnings remained after the late-evening messages. This page aggregates the multi-zone alert sequence for Clovis and summarizes observed and radar-detected impacts within the warning area.

Damage Assessment

NWS warnings during the event ranged from non-specific warning-only reports to explicit 1.5-inch and 1.0-inch hail estimates. Hail of 1.0 inch can cause cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and may dent soft metal such as aluminum gutters and siding. Hail around 1.5 inches increases the likelihood of fractured skylights, cracked roof shingles on older installations, and more pronounced vehicle body damage. Localized concentrations along the radar-detected hail track are where inspection priorities should be highest.

No spotter-verified damage reports are included in the public alert sequence for this event. Inspectors and property owners in the affected parts of the Clovis warning area should document vehicle and roof conditions photographically and note the location and time of observations relative to the warning polygon. Tie reported damage to specific streets or addresses within the warning area for claims and repair planning.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for cracked or displaced asphalt shingles, dented metal panels, and compromised flashing. Prioritize older roofs and installations with existing wear. Use tarps and temporary fasteners only where safe and permitted. Record measurements and take high-resolution photos from multiple angles. Log inspection times using local time stamps tied to the September 25 warning window.

For vehicles and exterior goods, advise clients to check for windshield pitting, chipped paint, and dent patterns that match hail sizes reported in warnings. Safety protocols should include secured ladders, spotter assistance when working on vehicles or roofs, and avoidance of work during residual thunderstorm activity. Maintain clear chains of custody for removed materials and provide clients with written estimates that reference the September 25 NWS warning times.