Hailstory

Hail in Elko County, Nevada

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Elko County on 5 days since October 2020. That is more than 7% of US counties. It ranks 15 of 17 in Nevada.

The largest radar estimate was 1.7 inches on May 24, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 21, 2025. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
20220
20231
20243
20251
20260

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 24, 20231.7 in
June 7, 20241.2 in
September 21, 20251.05 in
August 17, 20241 in
June 9, 20241 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 15 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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