National Weather ServiceNevadaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 75 severe thunderstorm warnings for Nevada in 2025 and 76 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 87, 18% above the average of 74 for those months in 2008-2025. Clark was covered most often (463 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Nevada get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 87 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2014 | 118 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2009 | 78 |
| 2008 | 81 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Nevada get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 463 | 94 | September 28, 2026 |
| Elko | 298 | 64 | September 1, 2026 |
| Washoe | 147 | 32 | August 15, 2026 |
| Nye | 129 | 23 | August 13, 2026 |
| Eureka | 118 | 32 | August 22, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 107 | 12 | September 16, 2026 |
| White Pine | 99 | 29 | August 29, 2026 |
| Lander | 96 | 19 | July 16, 2026 |
| Lyon | 83 | 14 | August 14, 2026 |
| Churchill | 63 | 19 | August 14, 2026 |
| Humboldt | 62 | 13 | April 10, 2026 |
| Douglas | 58 | 7 | August 13, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Nevada in AreaZine's record
NWS Las VegasWarningSeptember 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Mohave and Clark, AZ and NV
Expired 4:15 p.m. PDT, September 28, 2026
NWS ElkoWarningAugust 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: White Pine, NV
Expired 4:00 p.m. PDT, August 29, 2026
NWS ElkoWarningAugust 29, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: White Pine, NV
Expired 8:00 a.m. PDT, August 29, 2026
NWS ElkoWarningAugust 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Elko and Eureka, NV
Expired 3:45 p.m. PDT, August 22, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 15, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: San Bernardino and Clark, CA and NV
Expired 1:30 p.m. PDT, August 15, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Mohave and Clark, AZ and NV
Expired 3:30 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Mohave and Clark, AZ and NV
Expired 2:00 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clark and Lincoln, NV
Expired 2:00 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.