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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washoe County, NV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washoe County, NV from May 29, 1957 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 89502 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
93
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washoe County, NV · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washoe County

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 0.50 to 0.75 inch size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sparks, NV
0.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Se Reno, NV
0.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half inch size hail near the Meadowood Mall via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Sse Reno, NV
0.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half in sized hail reported at Neil and South Virginia street_ photo courtesy of X.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Sse Reno, NV
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch diameter hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Sparks, NV
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained weather spotter at the intersection of Veterans Pkwy and Piper Peak Lane in Reno reported a few hailstones one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Lockwood, NV
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Public reported 1 inch hail verified with a photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Washoe City, NV
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail verified with a photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Reno, NV
0.88″ hail
Aug 12, 2014
11:52 AM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel-sized hail was reported in Gerlach.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gerlach, NV
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2014
2:13 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 WNW Sun Vly, NV
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2014
1:40 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail occurred at McQueen High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 W West Reno, NV
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2014
1:20 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was measured by a ranger at Washoe Lake State Park and relayed by a spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 ESE Washoe City, NV
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2014
6:07 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar sized hail was reported in the Palomino Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.4 NNE Harolds Trapshoot Sp, NV
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
2:25 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped some hail to the size of nickels mixed in with mainly pea-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Lawton, NV
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2013
5:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail between 0.75 and 1.5 inches in diameter was reported by several spotters in the North Valleys of Reno. The largest hail report was near the Stead airport which had between 1.25 and 1.50 inch diameter hail. Cold Springs (northwest part of hail track) only had hail to 0.75 inches in diameter. Picture evidence of the hail size was sent to the National Weather Service.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.54 WNW Sun Vly, 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 Washoe County

30 reports
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46 mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AHON2 4.5 E Sutcliffe (REVWFO).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Sutcliffe, NV
66 mph
Aug 8, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 57 kt outflow wind gust observed at NWS Reno office.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Sun Valley, NV
86 mph
Jun 20, 2026
2:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station JSPN2 Juniper Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 36 S Vya, NV
59 mph
May 3, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NV052 South Verdi.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Verdi, NV
60 mph
May 3, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NV013 Northwest Reno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Reno, NV
61 mph
May 3, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KRNO Reno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Sparks, NV
58 mph
Apr 11, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak outflow gust at Mesonet station RGX Virginia Peak.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Nixon, NV
59 mph
Apr 10, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak outflow gust at Mesonet station NV013 Northwest Reno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Reno, NV
59 mph
Aug 24, 2025
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late Report: Mesonet station UP977 9.3 W The Needle Rocks (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WNW The Needle Rocks, NV
63 mph
Jul 30, 2025
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KRNO Reno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Sparks, NV
59 mph
Jul 24, 2025
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP973 3.9 SW Gerlach (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Gerlach, NV
61 mph
Jul 2, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak outflow gust at Mesonet station CLDNV 1.9 S Cold Springs Valley (NV DOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cold Springs Valley, NV
62 mph
Jul 2, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak outflow gust at Mesonet station CW8738 Reno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Sutcliffe, NV
61 mph
Jul 2, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak outflow gust at Mesonet station RGX Virginia Peak.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Nixon, NV
61 mph
Oct 7, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DESN2 Desert Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Spanish Springs, 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 Washoe County

12 reports
F0 category
Jul 24, 2004
2:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado was spotted in Cold Springs, north of Reno. No damage was reported. The weak tornado lasted less than 2 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Reno, NV
F0 category
Aug 2, 2003
11:30 AM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado was reported about 2 miles north of Verdi, NV on a ridge between Peavine Mountain and the Verdi Range. No damage or injuries were reported in this remote location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Verdi, NV
F0 category
Aug 2, 2003
7:59 AM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very brief waterspout was reported by the U.S. Coast Guard at Lake Tahoe. The waterspout occurred about 1 mile west of Sand Harbor State Park, or about 5 miles southwest of Incline Village. No injuries or damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Incline Vlg, NV
F0 category
Aug 1, 2002
4:15 PM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: tornado in Spanish Springs
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Sparks, NV
F0 category
Feb 10, 2000
1:40 PM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Pilot and public reported a small tornado located 5 miles north of Sparks in Spanish Springs Valley. No injuries were reported and only minor property damage, the amount of which is unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sparks, NV
F0 category
Jul 13, 1999
3:03 PM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado observed by off-duty NWS meteorologist in the hills east of Sparks. The tornado was on ground for approximately 2 minutes. Tornado remained over unpopulated area causing no damage. Path length and width are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sparks, NV
F0 category
Jul 30, 1998
1:35 PM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado observed from NWS office near Black Springs and Raleigh Heights north of Reno NV. Tornado remained on ground for two minutes before dissipating. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Black Spgs, NV
F0 category
Feb 28, 1988
8:00 AM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
F0 category
Feb 28, 1988
8:00 AM PST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
F1 category
Nov 3, 1973
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
F1 category
Jul 16, 1973
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NV
UNK category
Apr 23, 1964
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washoe County, NV
Washoe County · 125,318 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Washoe County

Reno, NV 55
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Sparks, NV 28
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Sutcliffe, NV 9
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Gerlach, NV 8
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Golden Valley, NV 5
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Nixon, NV 5
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Spanish Springs, NV 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Washoe County, NV area census snapshot

People & households
Population491,770
Households195,725
Housing units213,392
Income
Median household income$85,600
$100k+ households43.9%
$150k+ households19.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached125,318
Attached single-family9,668
Small multifamily31,609
Large multifamily34,655
Mobile homes11,737
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share31.1%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied116,406
Renter-occupied79,319
Vacant units17,667
Home value & age
Median home value$496,600
Owner homes $300k+84.3%
Owner homes $500k+49.3%
Owner homes $750k+19.7%
Median year built1990
Older-home share36.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars182,959
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washoe County

89502 18
Reno, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89412 15
Gerlach, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89431 13
Sparks, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89503 13
Reno, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89506 13
Reno, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89512 9
Reno, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89433 8
Sun Valley, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89510 7
Sutcliffe, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89703 7
Carson City, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89424 6
Nixon, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89704 6
Washoe Valley, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89511 5
Reno, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89523 5
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89521 4
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89434 3
Sparks, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89450 3
Incline Village, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89405 2
Empire, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports
89436 2
Sparks, NV Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 93 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Washoe County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washoe County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washoe County is 1.75″. It was reported near Sparks, NV on July 21, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washoe 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 Washoe County address?

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