Hail history for Eureka County, NV

Eureka County has 14 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 7 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on May 15, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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 14 since 1967

1″ or larger 7 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · May 15, 2021

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.

When it hails in Eureka County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Eureka County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 14 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2019	0.25″	Pea
May 21, 2015	0.75″	Penny
August 13, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
August 6, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Eureka County.

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2021 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Spotter reported large hail 7 miles ENE of Diamond Valley, Verified by pictures sent via email.

May 15, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail size of 1.00 inch confirmed from pictures off Facebook. Damage to windows, homes, and vehicles was also reported with pictures.

August 13, 2014 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Public reported hail size ranged from dimes to larger than quarters at the Gold Quarry Mine. The hail dented vehicles and broke at least one window. Damages are estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	1	1	3	5	3

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 Eureka County

Has it ever hailed in Eureka County?

Yes — 14 hail events have been recorded for Eureka County, NV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 7 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Eureka County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Eureka County, NV is May 15, 2021, 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 Eureka County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on May 15, 2021. 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

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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.