Sun Valley, NV Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sun Valley, NV had?
Sun Valley has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sun Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sun Valley was an EF1 on August 15, 2020.
When is tornado season in Sun Valley?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sun Valley, with 5 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Sun Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sun Valley
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 Sun Valley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sun Valley from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sun Valley
What the record shows near Sun Valley
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Sun Valley, with 4 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Sun Valley record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sun Valley, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sun Valley is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Sun Valley is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Sun Valley 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.