How many tornadoes has Elko, NV had?
Elko has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Elko?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elko was an EF1 on May 24, 2023.
When is tornado season in Elko?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elko, with 5 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Elko.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Elko
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
3
2020s
2
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.
EF0
9
EF1
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Elko been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Elko from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Elko
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 24, 2023 — $20K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 24, 2023 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 27, 1987 — 6.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 24, 2023.
What the record shows near Elko
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Elko, with 3 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Elko record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Elko, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Elko is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Elko has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Elko, NV had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Elko. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Elko?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elko, with 5 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Elko?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elko was an EF1 on May 24, 2023.
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