Hail Reno, NV
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Reno in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 11 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at 2 ESE Sparks.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Reno. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 1.3 hail reports a year, coming on about 1.1 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.75 inches, on Jun 24, 2005.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 4 S SparksWashoe County | Public |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 SE RenoWashoe County | Public |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 SE RenoWashoe County | Public |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 5 SSE RenoWashoe County | Public |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 5 SSE RenoWashoe County | Public |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 5 SSE RenoWashoe County | Public |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 E SparksWashoe County | Public |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 ESE SparksWashoe County | Public |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 2 W RenoWashoe County | Public |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 2 W RenoWashoe County | Public |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | 2 W RenoWashoe County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Reno
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Virginia City, Storey County | Jun 24, 2005 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Kings Beach, Placer County | Jul 23, 2003 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Dayton, Lyon County | Jul 30, 1997 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Nixon, Washoe County | Jul 13, 2002 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Scotts, Lassen County | Jul 18, 2002 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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