Thunderstorm Wind in Elko County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind June 27, 2026 · Elko County, Nevada

61 mph

Estimated gust (53 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Preliminary Report: A tree was uprooted at the home of a resident in south Elko. Approximate diameter of the tree was 12-18 inches. Estimated wind speed was about 61 mph.

The wider storm

An upper level low over the PAC northwest and along British Columbia coastline, pushed southward into Nevada. This system brought isolated to scattered thunderstorms across northern Nevada with strong winds across central Nevada. Temperatures dropped to near freezing over the weekend.

Began near Elko (40.8300, -115.7600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1346728. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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