Nevada Tornado History — 96 Tornadoes Since 1950

How many tornadoes does Nevada get per year?

Nevada has had 96 tornadoes on record since 1950 — averaging about 1.3 per year since 1950 (about 1.0 per year over the last decade). Counts come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive for Nevada. The 18 cities below report tornadoes within their own search radius, so those figures overlap each other and do not sum to the state total.

When was the most recent tornado in Nevada?

The most recent confirmed tornado in our Nevada dataset was an unrated tornado on June 5, 2023. Confirmed records are complete through December 29, 2025.

When is tornado season in Nevada?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Nevada, with 22 on record since 1950. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.