Hail history for Nevada
338 NOAA hail reports across 15 counties and 4 cities and towns since 1957, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nevada
- Last hail
- Oct 30, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 20
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 30 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 5, 1994
338 reports on 228 days since 1957 · #46 of 51 states
Hail map · Nevada
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What the record says about Nevada
The latest hail report in Nevada is from October 30, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 20 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nevada logged 172 reports on 108 hail days, about 8.6 reports a year. That is 5% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #46 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 5, 1994 near Lander County.
Reports were down 46% in 2016–2025 (60) compared with 2006–2015 (112). The busiest year was 2015, with 25 reports on 16 days. Hail here peaks in July (28% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nevada 8.6
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nevada 108
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nevada 1%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | View |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 3 | 0.50 in | View |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 21, 2023 | 1 | 0.50 in | — |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1994 | 3.00 inteacup | Lander County | Lander | $500 | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.83 NE Contact | Elko | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 15 N Virginia City | Storey | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.64 SW Boulder Jct | Clark | $50.0 million | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Mesquite | Clark | — | 05:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 174 52%
- 1–2 in 155 47%
- 2 in + 4 1%
- No size 5
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Downtown Las Vegas | Clark | 20:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Downtown Las Vegas | Clark | 20:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 S Downtown Las Vegas | Clark | 20:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NW The Strip | Clark | 19:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Mesquite | Clark | 05:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 3 SE Reno | Washoe | 19:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 5 SSE Reno | Washoe | 19:39 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 1 NW Gardnerville | Douglas | 19:26 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.83 NE Contact | Elko | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WNW Vista | Washoe | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.85 NNE (Las)mccarran/Las Ve | Clark | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 SSE Vly Siding | Clark | 23:25 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Las Vegas 26
- Henderson 23
- Reno 21
- Battle Mountain 10
Recent storm days in Nevada
- Oct 30, 2026 4 US reports
- Oct 21, 2026 39 US reports
- Aug 13, 2026 22 US reports
How Nevada compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 111 | 2.00 in |
| Elko County | 56 | 2.75 in |
| Washoe County | 42 | 1.75 in |
| Lander County | 17 | 3.00 in |
| Eureka County | 14 | 1.50 in |
| Humboldt County | 13 | 1.50 in |
| Lincoln County | 13 | 1.50 in |
| Churchill County | 12 | 1.25 in |
| Douglas County | 11 | 1.00 in |
| Lyon County | 10 | 1.75 in |
| White Pine County | 9 | 1.50 in |
| Nye County | 8 | 1.50 in |
| Mineral County | 6 | 1.75 in |
| Carson City | 6 | 1.00 in |
| Nvz003 - 004 County | 6 | 1.00 in |
Questions about hail in Nevada
How often does it hail in Nevada?
338 hail reports have been logged in Nevada since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.6 reports a year. That ranks #46 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nevada?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nevada?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 5, 1994 near Lander County. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nevada?
The most recent report in this data is from October 30, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nevada had in the last five years?
20 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 30 reports. The most recent was October 30, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.