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Spanish Springs, NV Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950

Nevada · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Spanish Springs, NV had?

Spanish Springs has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Spanish Springs?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spanish Springs was an EF1 on August 15, 2020.

When is tornado season in Spanish Springs?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spanish Springs, with 5 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Spanish Springs.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Spanish Springs

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 3
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 2
1990s 3
2000s 4
2010s 1
2020s 3

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 9
EF1 4
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 0
Jun 1
Jul 5
Aug 5
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Spanish Springs been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Spanish Springs from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Spanish Springs

Widest Tornado
F0 on July 24, 2004 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 3, 1973 — 25.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 15, 2020.

What the record shows near Spanish Springs

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Spanish Springs, with 4 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Spanish Springs record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Spanish Springs, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Spanish Springs is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Spanish Springs is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Spanish Springs 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Spanish Springs, NV had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Spanish Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Spanish Springs?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spanish Springs, with 5 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 Spanish Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spanish Springs was an EF1 on August 15, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Spanish Springs?
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