High Wind in Nevada

Events

2,949

Deaths

4

Injuries

39

Damage

$25 million

• Wildfire and High Wind in Nevada, November 18 to 19, 20111 death · 17 injured · $8.0 million · 82 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong low pressure moved through the Pacific Northwest bringing high winds to portions of western NV on the 18th. One of the most expensive and damaging fires in Reno history to date developed in southwest Reno as power lines arced in high winds.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nevada, January 19 to 21, 20121 death · 3 injured · $4.6 million · 73 kt wind · 2 eventsLow pressure moved from off the Oregon and Washington coast early on the 19th to the northern Rockies early on the 20th. This brought strong winds to the Reno area on the 19th, which helped fan a large wildfire just south of Reno.
• High Wind in Nevada, November 7, 20021 death · 6 injured · $250,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventStrong wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused near zero visibility from blowing dust on U.S Highway 95 Alternate just south of Silver Springs in Lyon County. An 11 vehicle pile-up, including one semi-trailer rig , resulted from the reduced visibility.
• Dust Storm and High Wind in Nevada, November 20, 20091 death · 7 injured · $90,000 · 72 kt wind · 6 eventsA fast-moving storm brought widespread strong and damaging winds to western and west-central Nevada on November 20. There was also up to 3 inches of snowfall for portions of far western Nevada.
• Dust Storm and High Wind in Nevada, February 21 to 24, 20221 death · 9 injured · 65 kt wind · 3 eventsA cold low pressure system dove south out of Canada, bringing strong winds ahead of it and cold temperatures behind it.
• High Wind in Nevada, May 10, 20141 death · $201,000 · 58 kt wind · 6 eventsA strong cold front brought high winds to much of the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin.
• High Wind in Nevada, March 1, 20021 death · $100,000 · 59 kt wind · 1 eventA dry cold front pushed through the Las Vegas valley with winds gusting to over 50 mph. A Las Vegas man was killed when strong winds blew his motorcycle into a center concrete median. The motorcycle then struck a light pole throwing the man from his bike killing him instantly.
• Flooding and Heavy Snow in Nevada, March 9 to 22, 2023$13 million · 66 kt wind · 37 eventsAn AR event brought high winds and snow transitioning to rain, resulting in some snowmelt and extensive flooding in the area of Eureka, NV. An estimated $7 Million in damages occurred with the flooding.
• Avalanche and High Wind in Nevada, February 20, 20211 death · 1 injured · 2 eventsA shortwave moved through Friday evening and into Saturday producing windy conditions Saturday afternoon along with rain and snow showers.
• Flash Flooding and High Wind in Nevada, August 19 to 21, 2023$25 million · 71 kt wind · 6 eventsEastern Pacific Hurricane Hilary made landfall on the Baja Peninsula early on the morning of the 20th and reached Southern California as a tropical storm that afternoon.
• High Wind in Nevada, September 23, 20051 death · 1 injured · $5,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventOn Highway 88, just west of Gardnerville, sustained winds estimated at 70 mph (61 kt) knocked over a 20-ft trailer being pulled by a pickup truck. As it fell, the trailer struck a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the motorcycle was injured.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nevada, October 14 to 19, 2016$30 million · 64 kt wind · 2 eventsTwo low pressure systems brought a combination of strong winds, significant rain, and high elevation snow on the 14th and 15th.
• High Wind in Nevada, December 14, 2002$5.9 million · 81 kt wind · 33 eventsA strong cold front moving through northern California on December 14 brought near-record nigh winds to northeast California and western Nevada. Wind gusts reports in the 60-80 mph range were common throughout the day across the entire region, with a few gusts near 100 mph.
• Winter Storm and Flood in Nevada, December 30 to 31, 2022$15 million · 82 kt wind · 13 eventsThe strongest winter storm of December passed through the region on the final two days of December. This storm initially produced very high snow levels near 9000 feet on 30 December.
• Flash Flooding and Avalanche in Nevada, December 19 to 24, 20101 injured · $3.4 million · 51 kt wind · 21 eventsA series of storms fueled by a tropical moisture tap pounded the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin for several days. Extremely heavy snow and widespread flooding resulted.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, December 10 to 11, 2022$8.0 million · 61 kt wind · 6 eventsA stronger winter storm brought another round of heavy snow, strong winds, and travel impacts to Sierra passes 9-11 December. Peak snowfall totals occurred through the period of 10-11 December with 2-4 feet of snow widely reported in Sierra locations and northeast CA.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Nevada, March 1 to 4, 20181 injured · $3.0 million · 56 kt wind · 10 eventsA major winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of northern and central Nevada. Some of the heavier snowfall amounts included 10 to 20 inches in Spring Creek and Lamoille, 14-17 inches in Eureka, and 7 inches in Ely.
• High Wind and Heavy Rain in Nevada, February 27 to 28, 20148 injured · $255,000 · 67 kt wind · 4 eventsA strong low pressure system brought high winds, heavy rain, and heavy mountain snow to portions of the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin.
• Heavy Snow and High Wind in Nevada, December 26 to 27, 20064 injured · $140,000 · 117 kt wind · 31 eventsA powerful winter storm moved through the northern Sierra and western Nevada the last week of December. Ahead of the system strong winds caused widespread damage across the region on the 26th. Then as the storm moved through on the 27th up to 2 feet of snow fell in the Sierra.
• High Wind in Nevada, April 15, 20024 injured · $500,000 · 62 kt wind · 1 eventA strong low pressure system moved through southern Nevada causing damage througout the Las Vegas Valley. The first report of high winds came around 11:50 am with gusts over 50 mph at many locations.
• High Wind in Nevada, March 30, 2017$1.5 million · 71 kt wind · 5 eventsAn unusually powerful low pressure system and cold front brought high west to southwest winds ahead of it and high north winds behind it as it tracked through the southern Great Basin and the Mojave Desert.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, September 25 to 27, 2014$607,000 · 55 kt wind · 17 eventsA Pacific storm system brought a period of wind ahead of it, then tapped into deep moisture which fueled severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Nevada, March 18, 2010$1.0 million · 54 kt wind · 2 eventsA strong cold front brought isolated high north winds to south central Nevada.
• Heavy Snow and High Wind in Nevada, March 6 to 7, 2012$541,000 · 74 kt wind · 7 eventsA very strong cold front brought high winds to much of the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. Isolated heavy snow also fell in the mountains.
• Debris Flow and Flood in Nevada, August 20 to 22, 2023$501,000 · 84 kt wind · 8 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary caused gusty winds, record rainfall, and flooding across sections of central and northern Nevada.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.