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Nevada Storm & Severe Weather History

Since 1996, Nevada has logged 8,452 severe-weather events — about 273 a year — with 596 direct deaths, 872 injuries and $1.1B in reported property damage.

By event type

High Wind2,9444 d$24.6M
Heavy Snow1,785—$1.3M
Thunderstorm Wind8811 d$15.0M
Flash Flood76112 d$133.5M
Excessive Heat269247 d$25K
Heavy Rain2662 d$13.4M
Hail2581 d$105.7M
Heat186293 d—
Winter Weather1661 d$230K
Strong Wind1626 d$3.5M
Flood1532 d$713.9M
Winter Storm1164 d$13.6M
Dust Storm87—$1.8M
Lightning811 d$5.9M
Tornado48—$52K
Debris Flow44—$154K

Events by year

19962026

Notable events (259)

Events with deaths, major damage, or a strong tornado — deadliest first.

HeatAugust 11, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 6, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJuly 12, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJune 30, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJune 16, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJune 3, 2017
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
Excessive HeatJuly 22, 2016
Lake Mead/Lake Mohave National Recreation Area · 2 killed ·
HeatJuly 18, 2016
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 5, 2015
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJuly 14, 2015
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJune 8, 2014
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 15, 2013
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 6, 2013
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 14, 2012
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
Cold/Wind ChillDecember 6, 2011
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 3, 2010
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatSeptember 4, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 10, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 6, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatAugust 1, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJuly 14, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJuly 11, 2008
Las Vegas Valley · 2 killed ·
HeatJune 18, 2003
X Se & Ec Clark · 2 killed ·
FloodJanuary 1, 1997
Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area · 2 killed ·
Flash FloodJuly 8, 1999
Clark · 1 killed · $25.0M damage
Flash FloodSeptember 11, 2012
Clark · 1 killed · $20.0M damage
Flash FloodAugust 22, 2012
Clark · 1 killed · $5.0M damage
WildfireJanuary 19, 2012
Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area · 1 killed · $4.5M damage
Flash FloodAugust 10, 1997
Clark · 1 killed · 4 injured · $4.0M damage
Flash FloodSeptember 1, 2023
Clark · 1 killed · $500K damage
High WindNovember 7, 2002
Western Nevada Basin And Range · 1 killed · 6 injured · $250K damage
Strong WindSeptember 16, 2019
Mineral/Southern Lyon · 1 killed · $150K damage
Winter StormDecember 19, 1998
Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area · 1 killed · 10 injured · $150K damage
Flash FloodSeptember 2, 2023
Clark · 1 killed · $100K damage
Flash FloodAugust 23, 2023
Clark · 1 killed · $100K damage
High WindMay 10, 2014
Lake Mead/Lake Mohave National Recreation Area · 1 killed · $100K damage
High WindMarch 1, 2002
C Clark · 1 killed · $100K damage
Flash FloodJuly 20, 1998
Clark · 1 killed · $50K damage
Heavy RainAugust 11, 2022
Clark · 1 killed · $20K damage
Flash FloodJune 30, 2016
Clark · 1 killed · 1 injured · $20K damage

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Counts are every logged event since 1996; the "notable" list is filtered to events with fatalities, major damage or a strong tornado. Damage is the reporting office's estimate. A record of past weather is not a forecast. See About the Data.