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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Searchlight, NV from July 24, 1976 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Searchlight, NV · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Searchlight, NV

2 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 24, 2019
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY GENTLEMAN DRIVING THROUGH STORM NORTH OF SEARCHLIGHT ON HIGHWAY 95. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Searchlight, NV
1.25″ hail
Oct 5, 2015
3:44 PM PST-8
Hail report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 SE Cottonwood Lndg, 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 Searchlight, NV

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81 mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cottonwood Cove HADS sensor reports peak wind of 81 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
81 mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Cottonwood Cove. Cottonwood Cove HADS sensor reports peak wind of 81 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
58 mph
Aug 13, 2021
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST TO 58 MPH RECORDED AT COTTONWOOD COVE HADS SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 33 MPH WERE RECORDED AT THE SAME TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF VESSELS IN DISTRESS AND NUMEROUS BOAT RESCUES WHERE BOATERS HAD TO BE RETRIEVED FROM THEIR VESSELS AND LEAVE THEIR BOATS BEHIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Cottonwood Cove, NV
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND CAUSED DAMAGE AT TRAILERS INCLUDING BROKEN AWNINGS AND A BROKEN WINDOW DUE TO FLYING DEBRIS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2017
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** LAKE MEAD DISPATCH CENTER REPORTED A DEATH CAUSED BY CONDITIONS BROUGHT ABOUT FROM THE HIGH WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. AN ADULT MALE BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE MOORING LINE OF A HOUSE BOAT THAT BROKE LOOSE DURING HIGH WINDS AND WAS DRAGGED UNDER THE WATER AND DROWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
58 mph
Jul 19, 2017
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searchlight, NV
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED AT COTTONWOOD COVE... NV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
64 mph
Apr 3, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COTTONWOOD COVE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 64 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
64 mph
Jul 1, 2016
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HADS AUTOMATED STATION /CCPN2/.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Cove, NV
60 mph
Jul 25, 2007
2:57 PM PST-8
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees at Cottonwood Cove.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cottonwood Lndg, NV
79 mph
Jul 4, 2006
2:30 PM PST
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One boat dock overturned with a houseboat blown onto it. Numerous reports of significant damage to other docks and boats.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Lndg, NV
58 mph
Jul 2, 2006
5:52 PM PST
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dock broken in half by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Lndg, NV
60 mph
Sep 9, 1998
1:00 PM PST
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weather spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph along with six-tenths (0.60) of an inch of rain in less than 30 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searchlight, NV
UNK mph
Sep 1, 1997
2:55 PM PST
Wind report for Searchlight, NV
Clark County · 561,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms rolling across The Lake Mead National Recreation Area knocked trees down at Cottonwood Cove and dumped heavy rain on Las Vegas Bay and Callville Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottonwood Lndg, 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 Searchlight, NV

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Searchlight, NV area census snapshot

People & households
Population329
Households232
Housing units421
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households24.1%
$150k+ households5.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached110
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes282
Housing mix
Single-family share26.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.9%
Mobile-home share67.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied159
Renter-occupied73
Vacant units189
Home value & age
Median home value$128,200
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+8.2%
Median year built1986
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars164
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 18 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Searchlight, NV, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Searchlight?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Searchlight, NV is 1.75″. It was reported near Searchlight, NV on September 24, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in Searchlight — 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 Searchlight and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Searchlight — 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 Searchlight address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Searchlight — 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 Searchlight address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Searchlight — 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 Searchlight, NV, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Searchlight, 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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