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Tornado History

Washoe Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washoe, Nevada. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1964 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least N/A, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property DamageN/A
Avg Length3.0 mi
Avg Width36 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Washoe, Nevada

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Washoe, Nevada with 0 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 25.9 miles in Washoe, Nevada
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Washoe, Nevada
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 28, 1988

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Washoe, Nevada, February is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1973 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

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Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1964 with at least N/A in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 November 3, 19731973F1 July 16, 19731973F0 February 28, 19881988F0 February 28, 19881988F0 July 30, 19981998F0 February 10, 20002000F0 August 1, 20022002F0 August 2, 20032003F0 August 2, 20032003EF0 September 13, 20172017Unknown April 23, 19641964© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
November 3, 1973F1Washoe, Nevada25.9 mi33 yd00N/A
July 16, 1973F1Washoe, Nevada1 mi80 yd01N/A
February 28, 1988F0Washoe, Nevada0.2 mi10 yd00N/A
February 28, 1988F0Washoe, Nevada0.2 mi10 yd00N/A
July 30, 1998F0Washoe, Nevada2 mi50 yd00N/A
February 10, 2000F0Washoe, Nevada0.5 mi15 yd00N/A
August 1, 2002F0Washoe, Nevada0.1 mi100 yd00N/A
August 2, 2003F0Washoe, Nevada0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
August 2, 2003F0Washoe, Nevada0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
September 13, 2017EF0Washoe, Nevada2.01 mi50 yd00N/A
April 23, 1964UnknownWashoe, Nevada1 mi33 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.