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Elko County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Elko County, Nevada recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 154 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 194 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Elko County, Nevada showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Elko County, Nevada. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

194
Events (180d)
154
Hail
40
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
64
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 14, 2026 hail event near 1 NNE Contact, Elko County, Nevada, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 14, 2026 hail event (2.75") near 1 NNE Contact. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Elko County

Current NEXRAD radar over Elko County, Nevada with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Elko County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 6 storm days · 4 SPC verified reports · 13 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 64 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 315 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28 miles east of Contact, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 127 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Jackpot, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

11 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 537 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Fork, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Elko, Lamoille, South Fork, Spring Creek, and Lamoille Summit.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 301 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Deeth, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Deeth, Star Valley, and Halleck.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Friday, July 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 203 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm about 18 miles south of Pine Valley, moving to the north at around 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 432 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles south of Pine Valley, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Elko and central Eureka Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 546 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midas, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will move over the Jakes Burn Scar and the Castle Ridge Burn Scar, bringing heavy rain which may result in debris flows. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 352 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Gibbs Ranch. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 350 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Charleston, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

13 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 435 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ryndon, moving northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ryndon and Halleck.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 525 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Midas. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Midas, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Midas Mine.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Monday, July 20, 2026

8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 428 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Jiggs, moving northwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Elko and northern Eureka Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Pine Valley, moving northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Pine Valley.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 242 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles south of Contact, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 619 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Moor Summit.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Friday, July 17, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 659 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles east of Jackpot, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 625 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southeast of Jackpot, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

18 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 814 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 36 miles northeast of Pequop Summit to near Montello to 8 miles east of Oasis. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 743 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montello, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Montello.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

20 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 658 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 31 miles north of Midas, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 647 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Oakley Reservoir, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 2.75"

“Jackpot Fire Dept responded to request for assistance from Nevada Department of Transportation. As firefighters were driving to the NDOT station... encountered hail the (LKN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Contact

“At 916 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midas, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Midas and Midas Mine.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 458 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Contact, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Contact.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 425 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Jarbidge, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Elko County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

19 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 258 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Owyhee, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Owyhee and Sheep Creek Reservoir.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 202 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Contact, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

19 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 323 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles north of Ryndon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ryndon and Halleck.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 323 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles north of Ryndon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ryndon and Halleck.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 446 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Montello, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Brief heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Montello.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 11 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Elko County, Nevada
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1231 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wells and Moor Summit.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 1231 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wells and Moor Summit.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 204 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27 miles northeast of Paradise Valley, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Thursday, May 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Elko County. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, and Northeastern Nye Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, and Northeastern Nye Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility to one mile or less in spots.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Friday, May 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 415 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Palisade, moving southwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Brief heavy snow is also possible, which may result in slushy road conditions. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 402 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carlin, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Carlin, Palisade, Emigrant Pass, and South Area Mine.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Monday, April 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 59 mph

“Mesonet station RLKN2 Ruby Lake RAWS. (LKN)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Ruby Lake

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, and Southwest Elko Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, and Humboldt Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Elko and Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Friday, April 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 420 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm about 10 miles southwest of Tuscarora, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“At 319 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Dunphy, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dunphy and North Area Mine.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

“WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Overnight winds will not diminish much. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds will gradually diminish through Thursday evening from northwest to southeast. WHERE...Northern Elko and Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Elko County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Elko County, NV?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 194 severe weather events in Elko County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Elko County recently?

Yes — 154 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2.75" recorded.

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