How many tornadoes has North Las Vegas, NV had?
North Las Vegas has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near North Las Vegas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Las Vegas was an F0 on September 11, 1998.
When is tornado season in North Las Vegas?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Las Vegas, with 2 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 7 tornadoes on record near North Las Vegas.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
4
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
5
EF1
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near North Las Vegas been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of North Las Vegas from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near North Las Vegas
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
F0 on September 11, 1998.
What the record shows near North Las Vegas
The 1990s are the busiest decade on record so far near North Las Vegas, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The North Las Vegas record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near North Las Vegas, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Las Vegas is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has North Las Vegas, NV had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Las Vegas. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in North Las Vegas?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Las Vegas, with 2 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 North Las Vegas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Las Vegas was an F0 on September 11, 1998.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Las Vegas?
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