State history
Tornadoes in Nevada
Nevada averages 3 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 3 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Various weak events — annual.
- 2010s events — multiple.
Major cities
Las Vegas metro
2.3M.
Reno
265k.
Henderson
325k. Metro LV.
North Las Vegas
285k.
Sparks
110k.
Carson City
58k. Capital.
NWS coverage
NWS Las Vegas
S NV.
NWS Reno
W NV.
NWS Elko
NE NV.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.