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Hail history for Elko, NV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elko on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Elko
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Elko in the last two years.
Hail days near Elko by year
When hail season peaks near Elko
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Elko
May 24, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Spring Creek (9 mi from Elko)
Aug 12, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elko (0 mi from Elko)
Aug 13, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Elko (8 mi from Elko)
Aug 25, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Spring Creek (9 mi from Elko)
May 21, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Harris Field Elko (3 mi from Elko)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elko
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | Elko 1 mi from Elko |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | Elko 2 mi from Elko |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elko
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elko since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 31, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Elko 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 61 mph, estimated | Elko 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Spring Creek 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Elko, Spring Creek 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2021 | 68 mph, measured | Harris Field Elko 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Elko 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Elko Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 55 mph, estimated | Elko 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 66 mph, measured | Elko 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 63 mph, estimated | Elko 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Elko; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Elko.
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