Reno, NV Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Reno, NV had?
Reno has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Reno?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Reno was an EF1 on August 15, 2020.
When is tornado season in Reno?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Reno, with 6 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Reno.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Reno
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Reno been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Reno from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Reno
What the record shows near Reno
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Reno, with 6 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Reno record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Reno, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Reno is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Reno is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Reno has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 3, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.