Reno, Nevada Hail Report and Map: August 13, 2026
Was there hail in Reno, NV on August 13, 2026? Radar estimated hail up to 1.05 inches inside the town limits of Reno on August 13, 2026 (Eastern time). Radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch covered 9% of the town. Across the report area, the maximum radar estimate was 1.73 inches. The strongest part of the swath was about 14 miles east of Reno, NV. Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 12:25 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. PT on August 13, 2026.
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Hail estimates at a glance
| Storm date (Eastern time) | August 13, 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Maximum radar estimate across the area | 1.73 inches; strongest part of the swath about 14 miles east of Reno, NV |
| Maximum radar estimate inside Reno | 1.05 inches |
| Share of Reno with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch | 9% |
| Approximate radar timing | Between about 12:25 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. PT on August 13, 2026 (Pacific time) |
| County coverage includes (0.5 inch or larger) | Storey County (35 sq mi) and Washoe County (29 sq mi) |
| Area with radar estimates of 0.5 inch or larger | about 62 square miles |
| Area with radar estimates of 1 inch or larger | about 13 square miles |
| Source | NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates (MESH) |
Which towns had hail on August 13, 2026?
Radar estimated hail of at least 0.5 inch inside these town limits, using U.S. Census boundaries. Each percentage is the share of town area with those estimates.
| Town | County | Maximum radar estimate inside town limits | Town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | Washoe County | 1.05 inches | 9% |
| Sparks, NV | Washoe County | 0.8 inch | 8% |
Towns near the hail
The strongest part of the swath was within 15 miles of these towns. Distances and directions run from each town to that part of the swath.
- Sun Valley, NV: strongest radar estimates about 13 miles east of town
- Spanish Springs, NV: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles southeast of town
What time did radar detect hail?
Radar detected hail aloft in this area between about 12:25 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. PT on August 13, 2026. We used 24 NOAA radar hail detections in this area to estimate the window. We trim outlying detection times when enough are available, then round down to five-minute marks. It doesn't give an arrival time at an address.
Data source and limits
We use NOAA's MRMS radar product MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail) for hail-size estimates. Each town's figure is the maximum inside its Census town limits. The percentage is the town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Each storm date covers one calendar day in Eastern time. A late-evening storm west of the Eastern time zone can appear under two dates. Radar estimates don't confirm hail on the ground or roof damage. Hail of 0.5 to 0.75 inch can damage roofs, especially older roofs. An estimate below 1 inch doesn't rule out damage. Read how we calculate sizes and times.
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