Hail history for Lyon County, NV

Lyon County has 10 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 30, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

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 10 since 1982

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 30, 1997

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 8 of 10 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 5, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2008	1.25″	Half dollar
July 21, 2008	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2008	0.25″	Pea
July 11, 2001	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 1997	1.75″	Golf ball
July 13, 1990	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 21, 2008 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A trained weather spotter located in Silver Springs reported one-and-a-quarter-inch-diameter hail.

July 21, 2008 · 0.75″ (penny)

A trained weather spotter reported three-quarter-inch-diameter hail 3 miles WSW of Yerington Municipal Airport.

July 30, 1997 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball size hail in Dayton.

Events by decade

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

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 Lyon County

Has it ever hailed in Lyon County?

Yes — 10 hail events have been recorded for Lyon County, NV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lyon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lyon County, NV is July 5, 2015, 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 Lyon County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 30, 1997. 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.