257
Recorded events
151
Counties affected
5
Direct deaths
$2.0M
Property damage
257 dust devil events are recorded across 151 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.
Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.
Most affected
Top counties for dust devil
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clark County, Nevada | 25 | 1 | $446K |
| #2 | Pima County, Arizona | 10 | 0 | $48K |
| #3 | Mesa County, Colorado | 5 | 0 | $3K |
| #4 | Maricopa County, Arizona | 5 | 0 | $17K |
| #5 | San Bernardino County, California | 4 | 0 | $68K |
| #6 | Bernalillo County, New Mexico | 4 | 0 | $0 |
| #7 | Yavapai County, Arizona | 3 | 0 | $20K |
| #8 | Honolulu County, Hawaii | 3 | 0 | $0 |
| #9 | Lee County, Florida | 3 | 0 | $33K |
| #10 | Hillsborough County, Florida | 3 | 0 | $5K |
| #11 | Charlotte County, Florida | 3 | 0 | $2K |
| #12 | Santa Fe County, New Mexico | 3 | 0 | $20K |
| #13 | Los Angeles County, California | 3 | 0 | $0 |
| #14 | Cochise County, Arizona | 3 | 0 | $7K |
| #15 | Gila County, Arizona | 3 | 0 | $25K |
| #16 | Missoula County, Montana | 3 | 0 | $40K |
| #17 | Maui County, Hawaii | 2 | 0 | $20K |
| #18 | Torrance County, New Mexico | 2 | 0 | $5K |
| #19 | Washoe County, Nevada | 2 | 0 | $2K |
| #20 | Pueblo County, Colorado | 2 | 0 | $10K |
| #21 | Alexander County, North Carolina | 2 | 0 | $5K |
| #22 | Elko County, Nevada | 2 | 0 | $501K |
| #23 | Lubbock County, Texas | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| #24 | Deschutes County, Oregon | 2 | 0 | $10K |
| #25 | Polk County, Iowa | 2 | 0 | $10K |