Hail history for Humboldt County, NV

Humboldt County has 13 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 5 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on May 5, 2017.

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 13 since 1958

1″ or larger 5 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · May 5, 2017

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 Humboldt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 13 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 3, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 5, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
May 5, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
July 4, 2013	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 5, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2004	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 3, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public reported hail and heavy rain in Battle Mountain. Power also was out at time of report.

May 5, 2017 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A car was heavily dented by hail up to the size of ping pongs.

July 4, 2013 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to near golf ball size hail was observed southwest of Winnemucca near Grass Valley. Hail to the size of quarters damaged RV vents in Winnemucca.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	2	0	4	5	1

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 Humboldt County

Has it ever hailed in Humboldt County?

Yes — 13 hail events have been recorded for Humboldt County, NV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 5 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Humboldt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Humboldt County, NV is September 3, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Humboldt County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on May 5, 2017. 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.