Hail in Reno, NV
Hail turns up in Reno on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Reno since 2025, the largest 1.2″ (quarter) on June 19, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 19, 2026.
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About Reno, NV
Reno sits in the Truckee Meadows, a high-desert valley in western Nevada at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada, at an elevation near 4,500 feet. Significant hail is relatively uncommon here; the Sierra Nevada blocks most Pacific moisture, and while summer convection does develop over the nearby mountains and occasionally spill into the valley, storms rarely organize to the intensity typical of the Great Plains. The Reno (KRGX) radar covers the basin and the surrounding ranges.
The hail record for Reno, NV
Hail is a recurring threat in Reno, with 13 confirmed events on record since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Reno, most often in August.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Reno?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Reno area since 2025.
When is hail season in Reno?
Reno sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in August.
What's the largest hail recorded in Reno?
Radar confirmed 1.2-inch hail, about quarter size, on June 19, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Reno's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Reno's confirmed hail reaches 1.2″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Reno, NV
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Reno, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Reno's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.