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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Elko, NV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elko, NV from September 14, 1959 through August 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 89801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elko, NV · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elko, NV

6 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF 1.25 TO 1.5 INCH HAIL AGAINST RULER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW South Fork, NV
0.88″ hail
Aug 13, 2014
1:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from social media showed hail covering the ground. Estimated hail size ranged from dimes to nickels.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Elko, NV
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2014
11:00 AM PST-8
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.97 NW Elko, NV
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2014
1:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports were received of 1 to 1.25 inch hail in Elko. Pictures were sent that verified the size of the hail. NWS employee also reported tree damage and dents to vehicles along Mountain City Highway. Damages estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elko, NV
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2014
12:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 W (Eko)Harris Fld Elko, NV
1.75″ hail
Aug 10, 1999
1:40 PM PST
Hail report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SE Elko, NV
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Elko, NV

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60 mph
Aug 24, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KEKO Elko Airport ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Elko, NV
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Preliminary report: a tree was uprooted at the home of a resident in south Elko. Approximate diameter of the tree was 12 to 18 inches. An estimated wind speed was about 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elko, NV
60 mph
May 28, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 52 knots at WFO Elko.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elko, NV
58 mph
Aug 16, 2025
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station ID: KEKO... Name: Elko Regional Airport... Elevation: 5052 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Elko, NV
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 64 MPH WIND GUST REPORTED AT THE NWS OFFICE IN ELKO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, NV
68 mph
May 18, 2021
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELKO AIRPORT RECEIVED A DIRECT HIT FROM A WET MICROBURST. UNKNOWN IF ANY DAMAGE OCCURRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Elko, NV
61 mph
Jul 23, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EKSNV SR-227 LAMOILLE SUMMIT REMOTE
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Elko, NV
58 mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KEKO ELKO AIRPORT ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Elko, NV
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCAFFOLDING COLLAPSED FROM GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS BETWEEN 50 TO 55 MPH. NO INJURIES BUT THE ROADWAY IS BLOCKED. AIRPORT ALSO GUSTED TO 51 MPH. NWS OFFICE GUSTED TO 43 KNOTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, NV
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RSOIS WIND SENSOR MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 57 KT. THIS WAS A DRY MICRO-BURST WHICH CAUSED THE OFFICE TO SWITCH BRIEFLY TO GENERATOR BACK UP POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elko, NV
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2017
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER/TELEPHONE LINES DOWN... DUE TO STRONG WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elko, NV
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2017
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE AT 158 BULLION RD. ELKO... NV 89801.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elko, NV
UNK mph
May 6, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUST OF 49 KT OR 56 MPH REPORTED ON RSOIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elko, NV
UNK mph
May 6, 2017
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 51 KT OR 59 MPH GUST REPORTED ON RSOIS. THIS WAS PRODUCED FROM A SHOWER'S MICROBURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elko, NV
58 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds uprooted a 1 foot diameter tree which fell on 3 vehicles in a hotel parking lot causing damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elko, NV
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Elko, NV

4 reports
EF0 category
May 21, 2014
11:48 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along Aspen Way near the Post Office. It uprooted a large tree and snapped off multiple branches along Aspen Way. The tornado then moved into the Smith's parking lot where it torn off a five by twenty foot section of shingles from the car wash. It also lifted shopping carts into the air. One shopping car slammed into the back of a vehicle causing some damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .81 WNW Elko, NV
EF0 category
May 21, 2014
11:38 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A photo was taken of the tornado. A storm survey was completed and the only evidence of a tornado was some debris stuck in a fence along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 NE Elko, NV
F0 category
Jun 8, 1992
4:05 PM PST
Tornado report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
F0 category
Jun 14, 1987
8:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Elko, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Elko, NV area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,624
Households8,124
Housing units9,041
Income
Median household income$75,630
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,901
Attached single-family201
Small multifamily1,730
Large multifamily756
Mobile homes1,383
Housing mix
Single-family share54.2%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share27.5%
Mobile-home share15.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,073
Renter-occupied3,051
Vacant units917
Home value & age
Median home value$285,400
Owner homes $300k+44.8%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1985
Older-home share39.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,490
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Elko have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 43 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Elko, NV, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elko?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elko, NV is 1.75″. It was reported near Elko, NV on August 10, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in Elko — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Elko and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Elko — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Elko address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Elko — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Elko address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Elko — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Elko, NV, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Elko, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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