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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Elko County, NV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Elko County, NV from September 14, 1959 through August 29, 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
54
Wind Reports
196
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elko County, NV · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Elko County

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Jackpot Fire Dept responded to request for assistance from Nevada Department of Transportation. As firefighters were driving to the NDOT station... encountered hail the size of golf balls to baseballs. A swath of hail several hundred yards wide was about six inches deep in spots and had to be plowed from US Highway 93. Estimated location given by Fire Dept was mile marker 128 on US Highway 93.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Contact, NV
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC PHOTOS OF 1.25 TO 1.5 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N South Fork, NV
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, 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
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF 1.25 TO 1.5 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Spring Creek, NV
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAIL AROUND DIME SIZE... WITH SOME STONES THE SIZE OF QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Spring Creek, NV
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
8:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF INCH TO 1" SIZE HAIL. HAIL COVERED THE GROUND TO AT LEAST 2-3" INCHES DEEP. SIGNIFICANT HAIL ACCUMULATION ON THE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Creek, NV
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 3 SSE SPRING CREEK. NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAIL AROUND DIME SIZE... WITH SOME STONES THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. TIME CORRECTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Spring Creek, NV
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2018
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 SE SPRING CREEK. SIGNIFICANT HAIL TO AROUND HALF DOLLAR SIZE. HAIL ACCUMULATED TO AROUND 1" IN DEPTH. HAIL COVERING ROADS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Spring Creek, NV
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oasis, NV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR OWYHEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Owyhee, NV
0.88″ hail
Jul 14, 2015
1:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports were received of dime to nickel sized hail in the town of Owyhee with hail covering the ground in spots up to several inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Owyhee, NV
0.88″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
2:20 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail and minor flooding was reported on Thistle Junction road in Spring Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 SE Spring Creek, NV
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
2:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.02 WSW Lamoille, NV
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
1:50 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 NNW Arthur, NV
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
5:24 PM PST-8
Hail report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports were received of dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Jackpot Arpt, 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 Elko County

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 29, 2026
6:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS Spruce Mountain (SPMN2)_ elevation 6296 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Nnw Currie, NV
60 mph
Aug 28, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ruby Lake, NV
60 mph
Aug 24, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, 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
64 mph
Aug 24, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS Long Hollow (LONN2)_ elevation 5820 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Jacks Peak Snotel, NV
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, 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 County, 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
59 mph
Apr 22, 2026
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RLKN2 Ruby Lake RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ruby Lake, NV
58 mph
Aug 16, 2025
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, 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
64 mph
Aug 15, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station ID: UP994 Name: Ola Elevation: 4408 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE West Wendover, NV
58 mph
Aug 14, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station ID: D6485 (CWOP) Name: DW6485 Elko Elevation: 5230 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Ryndon, NV
73 mph
Jul 16, 2025
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Wells, NV
89 mph
Jul 15, 2025
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station Crane Springs RAWS... Elevation 6414 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WNW Jiggs, NV
66 mph
Jul 15, 2025
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station Moor RAWS... Elevation 6121 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Wells, NV
62 mph
Jul 1, 2025
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station: Rock Spring Creek... ID: RSCN2... Elevation: 5427 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 ESE Contact, NV
65 mph
Jan 11, 2025
6:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station (RBVN2) Ruby Valley... Elevation 6891 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ruby Valley, 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 Elko County

24 reports
UNK category
Jun 5, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public submitted photos of a tornado SE of Wells over mountainous terrain of the Wood Hills area. No survey was conducted due to no apparent damage and inaccessible or remote terrain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Wells, NV
UNK category
May 24, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADOS ON GROUND FROM PUBLIC SOURCES. TWO SEPARATE TORNADOS IN SEQUENCE FROM SAME SUPERCELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Dorsey Basin Snotel, NV
UNK category
May 24, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRST TORNADO AS REPORTED IN PUBLIC PHOTOS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Lamoille, NV
UNK category
Aug 14, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC SENT IMAGES OF WEAK AND SHORT LIVED LANDSPOUT TORNADO OVER AN EMPTY FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E South Fork, NV
UNK category
May 22, 2018
7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VIDEO WAS SHARED SHOWING A TORNADO... WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE A DUST WHIRL ON THE GROUND. TORNADO WAS AT AN ESTIMATED ELEVATION AROUND 6500-7000FT. LOCATION WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON REPORT AND RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Mountain City, NV
EF0 category
May 21, 2014
11:48 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko County, 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 County, 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
EF0 category
Apr 13, 2012
3:25 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was photographed looking west towards Carlin. The exact location is an estimate based on conversations with the person who took the photograph. He said it occurred sometime between 4 pm-5 pm. The EF0 designation was also an estimate as no damage was reported or found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 SSW Vivian Siding, NV
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2009
2:00 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Highway Patrol Officer observed a tornado approximately 3 miles north of Wild Horse. No damage was observed or reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N (Awh)Wildhorse Res E, NV
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2009
1:40 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rope-like tornado was observed to touch down for approximately 45 to 90 seconds. The weather spotter was not able to take a picture while the tornado was on the ground, but got a picture after it had lifted about half way up to the cloud base. The Nevada Highway patrol did an aerial survey of the area afterward but found no evidence of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.37 N North Fork Stvns Arp, NV
F0 category
Jun 24, 2004
4:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two off duty NWS employees saw small rope-like tornado approximately 5 miles north of the town of Lamoille. It appeared to be moving slowly towards the south.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lamoille, NV
F0 category
Jun 8, 1998
10:00 AM PST
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief weak tornado touched down southeast of Wells. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wells, NV
F0 category
May 16, 1996
6:30 AM PST
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ryndon, NV
F0 category
Aug 11, 1993
12:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Elko County, NV
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by several witnesses 40 miles north of Elko.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Elko, NV
F0 category
Jun 8, 1992
4:05 PM PST
Tornado report for Elko County, 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 · County

Elko County, NV area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,852
Households19,546
Housing units22,033
Income
Median household income$83,427
$100k+ households45.5%
$150k+ households19.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,380
Attached single-family261
Small multifamily2,706
Large multifamily1,082
Mobile homes5,444
Housing mix
Single-family share56.2%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share24.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,770
Renter-occupied5,776
Vacant units2,487
Home value & age
Median home value$282,400
Owner homes $300k+44.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1989
Older-home share27.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,296
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 196 wind, and 24 tornado reports in Elko County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elko County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Elko County is 2.75″. It was reported near Contact, NV on July 16, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elko County — 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 County address?

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