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Hail history for Carson City, NV

Carson City has 6 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 2 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on July 19, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 1.0″ quarter July 19, 2014

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 6 since 1993
1″ or larger 2 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 1.0″ quarter · July 19, 2014
Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 6 of 6 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
0.88″ Nickel
0.75″ Penny
0.75″ Penny
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Carson City.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

· 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail report near Carson City High School.

· 1.0″ (quarter)

storm spotter in Moundhouse reported one inch diameter hail covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Carson City

Has it ever hailed in Carson City?

Yes — 6 hail events have been recorded for Carson City, NV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 2 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Carson City?

The most recent recorded hail event for Carson City, NV is July 19, 2014, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Carson City?

1.0″ (quarter), recorded on July 19, 2014. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Nevada hail history

All 17 Nevada counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.