Paradise, NV Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Paradise, NV had?
Paradise has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Paradise?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Paradise was an EF0 on August 4, 2014.
When is tornado season in Paradise?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Paradise, 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 Paradise
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 Paradise been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Paradise from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Paradise
About Tornadoes in Paradise
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.
Paradise, Nevada, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, has experienced seven 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—abundant moisture, instability, and strong wind shear—occur far less often than in the central and eastern United States. All seven recorded tornadoes were rated EF0 or EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, indicating relatively weak intensity with maximum wind speeds below 110 mph.
Tornado activity in the Paradise area has been sporadic across the decades. Two tornadoes occurred during the 1970s, one in the 1980s, three in the 1990s, and one in the 2010s. No tornadoes were recorded in the 1950s, 1960s, 2000s, or since 2020. The most active month has been August, accounting for three of the seven events, an unusual pattern compared to the national peak in spring months when severe weather is most common across the Great Plains and Southeast.
The costliest and longest-tracked tornado on record struck on March 30, 1992. This F1 tornado carved a 1.5-mile path with a maximum width of 30 yards and caused $275,000 in property damage, though no fatalities were reported. The widest tornado occurred on August 13, 1971, when an F0 tornado reached a maximum width of 250 yards along a one-mile path but caused no property damage or injuries. The most recent tornado touched down on August 4, 2014, as a brief EF0 event with a path length of just 0.1 miles and a maximum width of 25 yards, resulting in no damage or casualties.
Notably, none of the tornadoes recorded near Paradise have resulted in fatalities. Five of the seven tornadoes were rated EF0, the weakest classification, while two reached EF1 intensity. This record underscores that while tornadoes can occur in the desert Southwest, they remain rare events in this region and have historically been less severe than those documented in more tornado-prone areas of the country.