Henderson, NV Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Henderson, NV had?
Henderson has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Henderson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Henderson was an EF0 on August 4, 2014.
When is tornado season in Henderson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Henderson, with 3 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Henderson
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Henderson been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Henderson from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Henderson
About Tornadoes in Henderson
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Henderson, Nevada, has experienced eight tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This relatively low frequency reflects the region's desert climate, where the atmospheric conditions necessary for tornado formation—including abundant moisture and strong wind shear—occur far less often than in the central and eastern United States.
The majority of these tornadoes have been weak, with six rated EF0 and two rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and resulting damage. EF0 tornadoes produce winds of 65 to 85 mph and typically cause minor damage to structures and vegetation, while EF1 tornadoes generate winds of 86 to 110 mph and can peel surfaces off roofs and overturn mobile homes. No tornadoes in the Henderson area have resulted in fatalities since records began.
Tornado activity peaked during the 1990s, when four events were recorded, while the 1970s and 1980s each saw two and one tornado respectively. One tornado occurred in the 2010s. Interestingly, August has been the most active month, accounting for three of the eight tornadoes, a pattern that differs from the traditional spring peak seen in much of the country. The costliest and longest-tracked tornado on record was an F1 that occurred on March 30, 1992, causing $275,000 in property damage along a 1.5-mile path with a maximum width of 30 yards. The widest tornado was an F0 on August 13, 1971, which reached 250 yards across during its one-mile track but caused no property damage.
The most recent tornado in the Henderson area was an EF0 that touched down on August 4, 2014. It traveled just one-tenth of a mile with a maximum width of 25 yards and caused no damage or injuries. While tornadoes remain rare events in southern Nevada, the historical record demonstrates that they can and do occur in the region's unique desert environment.