Carson City, NV Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Carson City, NV had?
Carson City has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Carson City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carson City was an EF0 on September 21, 2017.
When is tornado season in Carson City?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carson City, with 2 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Carson City.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Carson City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Carson City been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Carson City from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Carson City
What the record shows near Carson City
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Carson City, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Carson City record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Carson City, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Carson City is rated EF0, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Carson City has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.