Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 11 hail storms within 25 miles of Sparks, NV. Of those, 4 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was quarter-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 8 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Sparks| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Significant | 4 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 7 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 events |
| 2025 | 2 events |
| 2023 | 1 event |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sparks, with 8 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sparks typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 5 SSE Reno, NV | Moderate | 0.50" | Public reported half inch size hail near the Meadowood Mall via Facebook. |
| 2026-08-13 | 5 SSE Reno, NV | Moderate | 0.50" | Half in sized hail reported at Neil and South Virginia street, photo courtesy of X. |
| 2026-08-13 | 4 S Sparks, NV | Moderate | 0.75" | Public reported 0.50 to 0.75 inch size hail. |
| 2026-08-13 | 3 SE Reno, NV | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-06-19 | 1 E Sparks, NV | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-06-19 | 2 ESE Sparks, NV | Significant | 1.00" | 1 inch diameter hail reported. |
| 2026-06-19 | VISTA, NV | Significant | 1.00" | The public reported 1 inch diameter hail 2 miles ESE of Sparks, NV. |
| 2026-05-28 | 2 W Reno, NV | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2025-07-29 | HUFFAKERS HILLS, NV | Significant | 1.00" | At the intersection of Veterans Pkwy and Piper Peak Lane in Reno. There were also several reports of one inch and 0.75 inch diameter hail in south Reno. |
| 2025-07-27 | RENO, NV | Significant | 1.00" | Public reported 1 inch hail in south Reno. There were also multiple reports of 0.75 inch hail and accumulating hail throughout the city. |
| 2023-05-21 | SUN VLY, NV | Moderate | 0.50" | An official NWS observation located 2.0 mi SSW of Sun Valley, NV, and the public located in Old Sparks, NV, both reported half inch (dime size) hail. |
NOAA has recorded 91 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sparks, NV in the past five years. Of those, 80 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 91 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 6 events |
| Significant | 74 events |
| Moderate | 11 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | 2 SSW Sun Valley, NV | 66 | Severe | 57 kt outflow wind gust observed at NWS Reno office. |
| 2026-06-19 | 2 NNE Washoe City, NV | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station GLCNV 2.3 NE Washoe City (NV DOT). |
| 2026-06-19 | 3 SSE Six Mile Canyon, NV | 46 | Significant | Mesonet station CW2998 Dayton. |
| 2026-06-19 | 2 SSE Verdi, NV | 52 | Significant | Mesonet station NV052 South Verdi. |
| 2026-06-19 | 5 SSW Reno, NV | 46 | Significant | Mesonet station NV003 Caughlin. |
| 2026-06-19 | 2 NW Reno, NV | 54 | Significant | Mesonet station NV013 Northwest Reno. |
| 2026-06-19 | 3 ENE Verdi, NV | 47 | Significant | Mesonet station EW1713 Reno. |
| 2026-06-19 | 3 SSW Sparks, NV | 52 | Significant | ASOS station KRNO Reno. |
| 2026-06-19 | 4 ESE Verdi, NV | 54 | Significant | Mesonet station NV011 West Reno. |
| 2026-06-19 | 3 W Reno, NV | 47 | Significant | Mesonet station AU849 Reno. |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 NNE Washoe City, NV | 70 | Severe | Mesonet station GLCNV 2.3 NE Washoe City (NV DOT). |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 ESE Mount Rose Summit, NV | 91 | Severe | Mesonet station SLIDE 0.9 E Mount Rose Summit (DRI). |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 NE Washoe City, NV | 49 | Significant | Mesonet station NV053 Pleasant Valley. |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 SSE Verdi, NV | 46 | Significant | Mesonet station NV052 South Verdi. |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 SSW New Washoe City, NV | 48 | Significant | Mesonet station XWSH Washoe Lake. |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 ESE Diamond Peak Ski, NV | 53 | Significant | Mesonet station LVYN2 Little Valley. |
| 2026-05-26 | 4 NNW Washoe City, NV | 47 | Significant | Mesonet station GALN2 Galena. |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 NNW Lakeview, NV | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station SRSNV 1.3 NW Lakeview (NV DOT). |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 NE Mt. Rose Ski Base, NV | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station NV016 Mt Rose Highway. |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 SW Washoe City, NV | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station WSVNV 1.3 SW Washoe City (NV DOT). |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sparks was on June 19, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Sparks averages roughly 2 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 4 of the 11 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Sparks in the last five years was quarter-sized or larger. Most Sparks-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in NV cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Sparks. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Sparks took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationSparks sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.