See whether flash flood, extreme heat or high wind warnings apply to Nevada right now
7 activeWinter Storm WarningGreater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe AreaUntil Nov 14, 10:00 AM PST
Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:33AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
California, Nevada
High Wind WatchSurprise Valley California; Northern Washoe CountyUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
High Wind Watch issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
California, Nevada
Lake Wind AdvisoryGreater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe AreaUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
California, Nevada
Wind AdvisoryHumboldt County; Northern Elko County; Southeastern Elko County; Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; White Pine County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County; Northwestern Nye County; Northeastern Nye CountyUntil Nov 13, 11:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 8:15AM PST until November 13 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Nevada
Wind AdvisoryLassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden AreaUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
California, Nevada
Wind AdvisoryMineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid LakeUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
Nevada
Wind AdvisoryEsmeralda and Central Nye County; Western Clark and Southern Nye CountyUntil Nov 14, 7:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:05AM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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What to do
Steps for the hazards currently alerted in Nevada.
Get ready
Now
Check 511 for traffic, road conditions and restrictions before you leave, and share your timetable and your primary and alternate routes. In a winter storm warning, delay travel until conditions improve.
Source: NWS: Before a winter stormA wind chill warning means dangerously low wind chill is expected, which can cause frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid going outdoors if possible.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →The NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety.
Source: NWS: High windInclude a phone and charger, blankets or sleeping bags, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit, high-calorie food, extra dry clothing and a shovel. Keep the gas tank near full.
Source: NWS: Before a winter storm Full guide →
Decide
If conditions worsen
In a blizzard warning, do not travel. If travel is unavoidable, carry a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle and wait for help.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →
Ride it out
During
Wear layers of loose, lightweight, warm clothing. If the heat goes out, close off unneeded rooms, stuff towels in door cracks, and eat and drink to fuel your body's heat production.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →The NWS notes that winds sustained at 40 to 50 mph can cause isolated wind damage. Follow your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High windStay in the vehicle and run the engine about 10 minutes each hour for heat. Open a window slightly and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow to avoid carbon monoxide.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →The areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the hands and feet. People exposed to extreme cold can develop hypothermia in a matter of minutes.
Source: NWS: Cold Full guide →
Recover
After, once it is safe
Stay clear of fallen power lines and report them to the electric company.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterNever use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
Nevada counties with active weather alerts
16 counties have at least one National Weather Service alert in effect. An alert that covers several counties is counted in each.
| County | Active alerts | Warnings | Alert types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 5 | 1 | Winter Storm Warning, High Wind Watch, Lake Wind Advisory, Wind Advisory |
| Carson City | 3 | 1 | Winter Storm Warning, Lake Wind Advisory, Wind Advisory |
| Douglas County | 3 | 1 | Winter Storm Warning, Lake Wind Advisory, Wind Advisory |
| Lyon County | 2 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Nye County | 2 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Churchill County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Clark County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Elko County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Esmeralda County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Eureka County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Humboldt County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Lander County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Mineral County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Pershing County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Storey County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| White Pine County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
Counties are listed by the National Weather Service alert areas. What watches, warnings and advisories mean →
Nevada severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Nevada.
Nevada tornado watches and warnings
None active in Nevada right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Nevada severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Nevada right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Nevada flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Nevada right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Nevada winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
1 active in Nevada right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Nevada heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Nevada right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Nevada wind advisories and high wind warnings
6 active in Nevada right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Nevada red flag warnings
None active in Nevada right now. A Red Flag Warning means dangerous fire weather is expected, usually a mix of low humidity, wind and dry fuels.
Nevada tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Nevada has 96 tornadoes on record, about 1 a year, and 35 of them since 2000. That ranks Nevada number 45 among the 50 states by count. None were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 2 injuries and no recorded deaths.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Nevada tornadoes have come from May through July. The single busiest month is June (23% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Nevada flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Nevada right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Nevada storm tracker: storms and events
No tracked events involve Nevada right now.
Common questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Nevada right now?
Right now Nevada has 0 tornado alerts and 1 winter storm alert. The most serious active alert is Winter Storm Warning, in effect for Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area. It is listed until Nov 14, 10:00 AM PST. Source: National Weather Service.
Which Nevada counties have weather alerts right now?
16 Nevada counties have at least one active National Weather Service alert. The most affected: Washoe County (5 alerts, 1 warning: Winter Storm Warning, High Wind Watch); Carson City (3 alerts, 1 warning: Winter Storm Warning, Lake Wind Advisory); Douglas County (3 alerts, 1 warning: Winter Storm Warning, Lake Wind Advisory). The full table is on this page and updates every 15 minutes.
When was the last tornado in Nevada, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Nevada is June 5, 2023. The database lists 35 Nevada tornadoes since 2000 and 96 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What is the strongest tornado in Nevada history?
By rating, the strongest in the record is July 17, 1962, rated EF1. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Nevada rank for tornadoes among the states?
Nevada ranks 45th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 96 in all, about 1 a year. 0 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 0 deaths and 2 injuries, and the busiest year was 1998 with 8. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Nevada?
Most Nevada tornadoes in the record came from May through July. June is the busiest single month, with 23% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Nevada emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Nevada Division of Emergency Management (https://dem.nv.gov/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Nevada include NWS Elko, NV, NWS Reno, NV, NWS Las Vegas, NV. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Be ready in Nevada
Official-source guides for the weather Nevada sees most.
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.