Las Vegas, NV Hail Storm – July 2026

Las Vegas, NV — July 16, 2026: A midday thunderstorm produced hail up to 1.16 inches across the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The storm moved northeast through the metro and concluded in the late afternoon.

What Happened

A convective cell developed over the western valley in the late morning and intensified by midday. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 12:04 PM PDT for 1-inch hail; the product was issued as NWS warning only. Dual-polarization radar detections mapped a concentrated hail signal along the storm’s northeast track across central and eastern portions of the metro. The storm produced a short-lived but intense core of hail and concluded by late afternoon as the cell weakened over higher terrain.

Radar-derived hail estimates aligned with the NWS warning area but did not include spotter-verified reports within the warning polygon. Storm motion was generally northeast at moderate forward speed, producing a narrow corridor of hail return on NEXRAD reflectivity and hail-detection scans.

Damage Assessment

Hail of this diameter commonly causes dents and impact marks on vehicle body panels, trims, and aluminum awnings. Single-layer asphalt shingles may show bruising, granule loss, and accelerated wear on exposed fields and ridge lines. Skylights, rooftop-mounted equipment, and unshielded photovoltaic panels are at elevated risk for impact damage where hail concentrated inside the warning area.

In the Las Vegas metro, neighborhoods with street-parking and commercial properties with low-slope roofing should prioritize inspections for localized roof damage and loosened flashing. There were no widely distributed, spotter-verified damage reports tied to the warning area in initial post-storm checks; localized impact is more likely where radar-derived hail returns were strongest.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for bruised shingles, missing granules, and clustered impact sites that follow the storm’s northeast track. Start with visual checks from ground level and work methodically from windward to leeward sides. Prioritize residential asphalt shingle valleys and ridge caps, metal roof panels, skylights, and rooftop HVAC casings. Photograph all impacts with a scale reference and time-stamp images for claims documentation.

Temporary protection should focus on eliminated water intrusion. Secure loose flashing and cover exposed roof penetrations with tamper-resistant tarps until permanent repairs are scheduled. For vehicles and solar arrays, document dents and microfractures; small punctures to photovoltaic laminate require panel-level inspection and often thermal or electroluminescent testing. Work crews should follow heat-safety protocols in the Las Vegas climate and stage repair crews in shaded or ventilated locations.

Refer to the Strike Map for precise, paid-product hail track data and radar-derived impact points across the Las Vegas warning area.