Fernley, NV Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Fernley, NV had?
Fernley has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fernley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fernley was an F0 on August 1, 2002.
When is tornado season in Fernley?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fernley, with 4 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Fernley.
At a Glance
What storm spotters reported near Fernley
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Fernley and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 26, 2025 and the most recent on July 26, 2025. It is already counted in the Fernley totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
[Landspout] Media relayed a video from the public of a tall and narrow landspout near Stagecoach... NV just after 4 PM. (REV)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Fernley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fernley from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fernley
What the record shows near Fernley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Fernley, with 4 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Fernley record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fernley, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fernley is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.