Round Mountain, NV Hail Storm – August 2026

Round Mountain, NV experienced a concluded hail event on Aug 13, 2026 with peak hail measured at 2.63 inches. The storm produced multiple radar-detected hail cores and moved across the town during mid-morning through early afternoon.

What Happened

A multi-zone storm tracked over Round Mountain during mid-morning into early afternoon on Aug 13, 2026. The National Weather Service issued two warning areas tied to the same storm. The first alert began at 11:38 AM PDT (18:38 UTC) and flagged hail near 1.00 inch based on dual-polarization radar hail detection. The second alert began at 1:09 PM PDT (20:09 UTC) and flagged larger cells near 1.61 inches by radar. Radar data later identified a peak hail echo corresponding to a 2.63-inch maximum over parts of the metro area. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail up to 2.63 inches across Round Mountain poses a high risk to exposed vehicles, roofing systems, and glazed openings. Vehicles parked outdoors in the central and northern portions of town are most likely to show denting and broken glass. Asphalt shingle roofs on residential and light-commercial buildings can experience shingle fracture and loss where the largest hail cores passed. Skylights, solar panels, and soft siding materials in the immediate hail swath are at elevated risk for puncture and cracking.

Radar-detected hail cores earlier in the event measured near 1.0 and 1.61 inches. Those smaller cores can still produce widespread cosmetic and functional damage to siding and trim. Inspectors conducting initial surveys in Round Mountain should log damage by parcel and include geotagged photos of vehicles, roof eaves, and mechanical equipment.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a controlled external assessment. Prioritize roofs showing visible granule loss, missing shingles, or punctures to skylights and solar arrays. Photograph each exposure from multiple angles and record GPS coordinates. If roofing substrate is exposed, arrange temporary coverings within 24 to 72 hours to prevent secondary water intrusion. For metal panels and HVAC condensers, look for bent fins, punctures, and displaced fasteners and capture serial numbers where accessible.

Prepare scope estimates that separate cosmetic versus functional losses. For asphalt shingles, document fractured tabs and impact dimpling to justify replacement versus spot repair. Maintain a clear chain of photos and notes tied to parcel addresses within the NWS warning areas issued on Aug 13. For precise hail track and point-by-point radar-detected impacts, subscribe to the Strike Map product for the detailed damage zone and hail swath data.