Thunderstorm Wind in Washoe County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind August 24, 2025 · Washoe County, Nevada

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The mesonet station 9 miles W of the Needle Rocks. Additional thunderstorm gusts included 53 mph at Locklock ASOS station, and a 44 mph outflow gust 4 miles SE of New Washoe City.

The wider storm

The second day of deep monsoonal moisture streaming north. Allowing for widespread flooding rains and locally strong thunderstorm winds.

Began near Flanigan (40.2000, -119.8500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1279911. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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