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Sparks weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Sparks as part of Washoe County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Sparks

14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sparks since 1950, injuring 1 people. The most recent was on August 15, 2020 (rated unknown).

EF0: 9EF09EF1: 4EF14EF2: 0EF2EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Sparks

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
November 3, 1973F1Washoe County25.9 mi10 yd00
July 16, 1973F1Washoe County1 mi80 yd01
August 15, 2020EF1Lassen County0.4 mi137 yd00
August 15, 2020EF1Lassen County0.1 mi20 yd00
July 30, 1998F0Washoe County2 mi50 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 15, 2020?Lassen County3.2 mi156 yd00
August 15, 2020EF1Lassen County0.1 mi20 yd00
August 15, 2020EF1Lassen County0.4 mi137 yd00
April 27, 2005F0Carson City0.2 mi50 yd00
July 24, 2004F0Washoe County0.1 mi200 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Washoe County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Red Flag Warning119October 10, 2026
Fire Weather Watch96October 10, 2026
Flood Advisory88October 21, 2026
Wind Advisory88November 13, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory60February 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning51August 15, 2026
Flash Flood Warning29August 13, 2026
High Wind Watch25November 13, 2026
Flood Warning22October 24, 2021
High Wind Warning21March 16, 2025

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