Elko County, Nevada tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: June 5, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay9 of 23
StrongestF1Jul 17, 1962
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Elko County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 9Jun: 8Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 9 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 13 PM: 3: 6: 26 PM: 4: 1: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
16
EF1
6
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F1, July 17, 1962

0.5 mile path Longest path

8 miles, F0

May 27, 1987, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF1

May 24, 2023
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 5, 2023EFU0.5 mi500 yd00
May 24, 2023EF11.2 mi500 yd00
Aug 13, 2021EF00.1 mi15 yd00
May 22, 2018EF00.01 mi10 yd00
May 21, 2014EF00.26 mi125 yd00
May 21, 2014EF00.23 mi25 yd00
Apr 13, 2012EF00.88 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF00.21 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 2004F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 8, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
May 16, 1996F00.1 mi25 yd00
Aug 11, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 8, 1992F00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 4, 1991F00.5 mi13 yd00
Jun 14, 1987F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 27, 1987F08 mi50 yd00
May 27, 1987F16 mi100 yd00
May 24, 1987F00.2 mi20 yd00
Aug 19, 1979F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 11, 1977F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1970F15.7 mi440 yd00
Jul 17, 1962F10.5 mi50 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.