Nevada hail history
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Nevada had hail reported on 38 days from 2016 to 2025, about 4 a year, and on 225 days since 1955. The largest hailstone on record in the state is 3.00″ (May 5, 1994). Clark County had the most hail days of any county from 2016 to 2025 (22).
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Report counts rose over the decades as more people and spotters reported storms, so compare recent years with each other rather than with the 1960s.
Nevada cities with the most hail days, 2016–2025
| City | Hail days 2016–25 | 1″+ hail days | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | 3 | 1 | 1.50″ | Jul 27, 2025 |
| Henderson | 3 | 1 | 1.75″ | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Las Vegas | 2 | 2 | 1.25″ | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Sparks | 1 | 0 | 2.75″ | Jun 19, 2026 |
| North Las Vegas | 1 | 0 | 1.75″ | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Boulder City | 1 | 1 | 1.00″ | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Carson City | 0 | 0 | 1.00″ | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Fallon | 0 | 0 | 1.25″ | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Elko | 0 | 0 | 1.25″ | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Mesquite | 0 | 0 | 1.75″ | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Winnemucca | 0 | 0 | 1.50″ | Jul 4, 2013 |
| West Wendover | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Ely | 0 | 0 | 1.00″ | May 27, 2015 |
| Fernley | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Yerington | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Biggest hail days in Nevada since 2016
| Day | Largest hail | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 2.75″ | 1 |
| June 30, 2016 | 2.00″ | 3 |
| May 16, 2018 | 1.75″ | 1 |
| September 23, 2019 | 1.75″ | 1 |
| October 21, 2026 | 1.75″ | 1 |
| May 5, 2017 | 1.50″ | 7 |
| May 15, 2021 | 1.50″ | 3 |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.50″ | 3 |
| June 3, 2025 | 1.50″ | 2 |
| October 30, 2026 | 1.50″ | 1 |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.25″ | 3 |
| July 29, 2018 | 1.00″ | 2 |
The largest hail and the biggest storm days since 1955, with radar swaths since 2019: Biggest hail storms in Nevada history
Nevada counties
| County | Hail days 2016–25 | All-time hail reports | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 22 | 104 | 2.00″ | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Elko County | 7 | 59 | 2.75″ | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Washoe County | 4 | 39 | 1.75″ | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Eureka County | 2 | 13 | 1.50″ | May 15, 2021 |
| Humboldt County | 2 | 13 | 1.50″ | Sep 3, 2023 |
| Lander County | 1 | 17 | 3.00″ | May 5, 2017 |
| Douglas County | 1 | 10 | 1.00″ | Jul 26, 2025 |
| White Pine County | 1 | 9 | 1.50″ | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Nye County | 1 | 8 | 1.50″ | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Mineral County | 1 | 6 | 1.75″ | Sep 3, 2023 |
| Lincoln County | 0 | 14 | 1.50″ | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Lyon County | 0 | 10 | 1.75″ | Jul 5, 2015 |
| Churchill County | 0 | 13 | 1.25″ | Jul 4, 2013 |
| Carson City | 0 | 6 | 1.00″ | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Storey County | 0 | 3 | 2.75″ | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Pershing County | 0 | 1 | 1.00″ | Jul 22, 1979 |
| Esmeralda County | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Places with fewer than 5 hail days on record are listed without a link and kept out of search engines.
When hail falls in Nevada, by month and week: Nevada hail season
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