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Henderson, NV Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Nevada · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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. April through June account for 0 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Henderson.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 1
1990s 4
2010s 1

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 6
EF1 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 3
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

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, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Henderson

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 30, 1992 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 12, 1971 — 250 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 30, 1992 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 4, 2014.

What the record shows near Henderson

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Henderson, with 4 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Henderson record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Henderson, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Henderson is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Henderson has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Henderson, NV had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Henderson. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Henderson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Henderson, with 3 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 Henderson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Henderson was an EF0 on August 4, 2014.
How do I get tornado warnings for Henderson?
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