Hail History

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Hail history for Sparks, NV

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 28, 2013
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles20

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sparks on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 28, 2013. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Sparks ranks #974 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Sparks

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.75 in
penny		Sparks, Reno
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sparks		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Vista
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Sparks		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 20251 in
quarter		Huffakers Hills
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sparks		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251 in
quarter		Reno
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Sparks		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Sparks by year

10610710820910111122131141511617181920212212324225226

When hail season peaks near Sparks

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).

JanFebMarApr4May2Jun5Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sparks

Jun 28, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sun Vly (7 mi from Sparks)

Aug 2, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Black Spgs (7 mi from Sparks)

Jul 27, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Reno (5 mi from Sparks)

Jul 29, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Huffakers Hills (7 mi from Sparks)

Jun 19, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Vista (3 mi from Sparks)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sparks

20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sparks since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 20, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202666 mph, measuredSun Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 202661 mph, measuredCannon Airport Ren
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202563 mph, measuredCannon Airport Ren
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 201766 mph, measuredCannon Airport Ren
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 201570 mph, estimatedSparks, Cannon Airport Ren, Lemmon Vly
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201561 mph, measuredLemmon Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201458 mph, measuredLemmon Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 201464 mph, measuredLemmon Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 201471 mph, measuredLemmon Vly, Cannon Airport Ren, Vista
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201377 mph, measuredLemmon Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Sparks; 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 Sparks.

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