Reno weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Reno, NV right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Reno as part of Washoe County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Reno
14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Reno since 1950, injuring 1 people. The most recent was on August 15, 2020 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Reno
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 1973 | F1 | Washoe County | 1 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 15, 2020 | EF1 | Lassen County | 0.4 mi | 137 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 15, 2020 | EF1 | Lassen County | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2017 | EF0 | Washoe County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 30, 1998 | F0 | Washoe County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2020 | ? | Lassen County | 3.2 mi | 156 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 15, 2020 | EF1 | Lassen County | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 15, 2020 | EF1 | Lassen County | 0.4 mi | 137 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2017 | EF0 | Washoe County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 2005 | F0 | Carson City | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Washoe County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Red Flag Warning | 119 | October 10, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 96 | October 10, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 88 | October 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 88 | November 13, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 60 | February 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 51 | August 15, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 29 | August 13, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 25 | November 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 22 | October 24, 2021 |
| High Wind Warning | 21 | March 16, 2025 |
About Reno
- Population: 281,714 (2024 estimate)
- County: Washoe County
- State: Nevada