8,733
Recorded events
17
Counties covered
601
Direct deaths
$1.1B
Property damage
Nevada severe weather history covers 8,733 recorded events across 17 counties between 1957 and 2026.
The Nevada severe weather history record is dominated by high wind, which accounts for 33.6% of everything logged statewide across 1 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 601 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Nevada severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 2,934 | 1 | 4 | $24.6M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 1,785 | 1 | 0 | $1.3M | 1996–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 1,054 | 17 | 5 | $65.0M | 1959–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 761 | 17 | 12 | $133.5M | 1996–2025 |
| Hail | 328 | 16 | 2 | $105.8M | 1957–2025 |
| Excessive Heat | 269 | 0 | 247 | $25K | 2007–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 266 | 10 | 2 | $13.4M | 1996–2025 |
| Heat | 186 | 0 | 293 | $0 | 2001–2025 |
| Winter Weather | 166 | 1 | 1 | $230K | 2002–2026 |
| Strong Wind | 162 | 0 | 6 | $3.5M | 2003–2026 |
| Flood | 153 | 16 | 2 | $713.9M | 1996–2025 |
| Winter Storm | 116 | 0 | 4 | $13.6M | 1996–2026 |
| Tornado | 97 | 15 | 0 | $1.7M | 1962–2023 |
| Dust Storm | 87 | 0 | 0 | $1.8M | 1997–2026 |
| Lightning | 81 | 8 | 1 | $5.9M | 1996–2025 |
| Dense Fog | 44 | 0 | 0 | $10K | 1997–2020 |
| Debris Flow | 44 | 12 | 0 | $154K | 2009–2025 |
| Wildfire | 43 | 5 | 1 | $45.4M | 1997–2025 |
| Funnel Cloud | 37 | 12 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2024 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 34 | 0 | 14 | $50K | 1997–2023 |
| Dust Devil | 33 | 7 | 1 | $956K | 1996–2024 |
| Frost/Freeze | 15 | 0 | 0 | $8.7M | 2008–2013 |
| Avalanche | 15 | 0 | 3 | $50K | 1997–2025 |
| Blizzard | 7 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2017 |
| Lake-Effect Snow | 6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2012–2021 |
| Ice Storm | 4 | 0 | 3 | $30K | 2005–2007 |
| Freezing Fog | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2008–2019 |
| Dense Smoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2022–2022 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2013–2013 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 937 | 19 |
| Elko County | 342 | 0 |
| Washoe County | 319 | 1 |
| Nye County | 245 | 1 |
| Lincoln County | 139 | 0 |
| Douglas County | 106 | 0 |
| Lyon County | 102 | 2 |
| Humboldt County | 101 | 0 |
| Eureka County | 98 | 0 |
| White Pine County | 96 | 0 |
| Lander County | 79 | 0 |
| Churchill County | 75 | 0 |
| Carson City | 44 | 0 |
| Pershing County | 41 | 0 |
| Mineral County | 40 | 0 |
| Storey County | 28 | 0 |
| Esmeralda County | 26 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Nevada
- Clark County
- Elko County
- Washoe County
- Nye County
- Lincoln County
- Douglas County
- Lyon County
- Humboldt County
- Eureka County
- White Pine County
- Lander County
- Churchill County
- Carson City
- Pershing County
- Mineral County
- Storey County
- Esmeralda County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Nevada?
8,733 events are on record across Nevada, covering 17 counties between 1957 and 2026.
Which county in Nevada has the most severe weather on record?
Clark County leads Nevada with 937 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Nevada severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Nevada Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/nevada/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.