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Hail history for Las Vegas, NV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Las Vegas on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 30, 2016. Hail is most common here in September and June.
Las Vegas ranks #205 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Las Vegas
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | McCarran/Las 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Las Vegas |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Vly Siding 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Las Vegas |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Las Vegas N Air Term 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Las Vegas |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bracken, Sunrise Manor 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Las Vegas |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | McCarran/Las 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Las Vegas |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Las Vegas by year
When hail season peaks near Las Vegas
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Las Vegas
Jun 30, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Boulder Jct (9 mi from Las Vegas)
National Weather Service description (English): One to two inch hail fell in a swath across the Las Vegas Valley. Numerous vehicles were damaged.Jun 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bracken (6 mi from Las Vegas)
Jul 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bracken (7 mi from Las Vegas)
Sep 11, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Wann (5 mi from Las Vegas)
Jul 20, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Las Vegas N Air Term (5 mi from Las Vegas)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Las Vegas
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 2, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Nellis AFB 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Sam Boyd Stadium 2 wind reports |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | McCarran/Las 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 40 mph, estimated | Las Vegas N Air Term 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Boulder Jct, Las Vegas N Air Term, Paradise 9 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Las Vegas N Air Term 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Pittman 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | McCarran/Las 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Pittman 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Boulder Jct 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 Las Vegas; 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
- North Las Vegas
10 hail days - Winchester
15 hail days - Sunrise Manor
9 hail days - Paradise
15 hail days - Spring Valley
18 hail days - Whitney
12 hail days - Enterprise
15 hail days - Henderson
11 hail days
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 Las Vegas.
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