Las Vegas, NV Hail Storm – October 2026

A hail storm moved through Las Vegas, NV on October 30, 2026, producing 1.5-inch stones across portions of the metro during the early afternoon. The event produced radar-detected hail and multiple spotter-verified observations before concluding that afternoon.

What Happened

NWS issued two hail alerts during the event. At 1:04 PM PDT a radar-derived hail detection showed returns consistent with roughly 1.09 inches and prompted an NWS alert covering central metro corridors. A second radar detection at 3:13 PM PDT indicated smaller, radar-detected hail near the eastern metro as the cells weakened.

Spotters and observer submissions arrived during the primary convective pulse. At 1:10 PM PDT a spotter reported ping pong ball–sized hail near Sahara and Maryland Parkway. A social-media photo at 1:20 PM PDT documented larger stones on pavement in East Las Vegas. At 1:15 PM PDT another social-media photo verified quarter-sized hail near Sahara and Eastern. Radar returns and the timing of the observer submissions align with a fast-moving afternoon cell that tracked eastward across the central metro.

Damage Assessment

Field reports and published photos show concentrated surface impacts in the Sahara–Maryland Parkway area and parts of East Las Vegas near Sahara and Eastern. Observers published images of hail on paved surfaces and standing water with accumulated stones in curbside depressions. The local storm reports submitted to the NWS and SPC list spotter observations and photographic evidence but do not include entries describing structural collapses or widespread roof failures.

No official submissions in the collected reports document catastrophic property loss. Vehicle and exterior observations in social-media photos show localized denting potential where larger stones collected on vehicles and near curbside. The pattern of radar returns and the clustered field reports indicate a relatively narrow swath of higher-impact hail within the broader warning area rather than uniform coverage across the entire Las Vegas metro.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections along the Sahara–Maryland Parkway corridor and the East Las Vegas neighborhoods around Sahara and Eastern. Begin with visual roof surveys from the ground and pair with targeted aerial or ladder inspections where shingles or roof-mounted equipment show signs of granule loss, bruising, or localized surface pitting. Document all findings with time-stamped photos and note the nearest spotter report time and location in your field notes.

On vehicles and metal trim, inspect for rounded dents and paint/clearcoat cracking where social-media photos indicated stone accumulation. For asphalt shingles, focus on areas with mature shingle surfaces and down-slope valleys where stones can concentrate. Check gutters, skylights, solar panels, and exposed HVAC units for chipped edges and impact marks. Triage claims by proximity to the verified spotter locations and the sequence of radar alerts to allocate crews efficiently.