Eureka County, Nevada
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1967 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
14
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
98
All events
0
Deaths
$7.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Eureka County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Across Diamond Valley, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures at El Paso Street, from 3rd to 4th Street. 4th Street, from El Centro to El Paso. El Dorado, from El Centro to El Paso. El Rancho, from El Centro to El Paso. El Gato, from El Centro …
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Station (KP68) Eureka Airport ASOS, Elevation 5945 ft.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek, Elevation 6745 ft.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek Raws, Elevation 6745 feet.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek Raws, Elevation 6745 feet.
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Station (KP68) Eureka Airport Asos, Elevation 5945 feet.
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Station (UP972) EBEOW1 upr, Elevation 4735 feet.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek, Elevation 6745 feet.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek, Elevation 6745 feet.
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Station (COIN2) Coils Creek, Elevation 6745 feet.
Flood Flood
SR 278 was closed from Carlin to US-50 (88 Mile Stretch). At MM73, Water was reported over the roadway, which caused the highway to collapse (sinkhole). Other areas of flooding were observed, where 12 plus inches of water was reported over the southbound side of the highway. The …
Flood Flood
Warm temperatures, rainfall, and snowmelt caused flooding of SR278, and a minor mudslide at mile marker (MM77). SR278 was reduced to 1 lane.
Flood Flood
Warm temperatures, rainfall, and snowmelt caused flooding of SR278, and a minor mudslide at mile marker (MM75). SR278 was reduced to 1 lane.
Flood Flood
Warm temperatures, rainfall, and snowmelt caused flooding of Duckwater Road in the Fish Creek Area. Duckwater Road was reduced to 1 lane at the Eureka-White Pine County line.
Flood Flood
Across Antelope Valley, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures of Antelope Valley Road from US-50 to Three C Roads. Flooding and road closures also occurred at Roberts Creek Road from US-50 to McEwen Mine. Three Bars Road flooded and has been l…
Flood Flood
Across Pine Valley, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures of Willows (Alpha) Road. Flooding and road closures also occurred at Moiarelli Mine Road (MM62) from SR278 towards the west. Flooding also occurred at Tonkin road from JD to the Tonkin …
Flood Flood
Across Diamond Valley, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures Saddler Brown Road. Sheriffs office reported that the roadway was separating.
Flood Flood
In the Palisades and Beowawe/Stafford Canyon Area, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures of Barth Road to Airplane Summit. Rock Canyon/Stafford Canyon to Barth was also closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Warm temperatures, rainfall, and snowmelt caused flooding of west 10th street from SR278 to Rose Road. Law enforcement later reported the road has been washed out.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Eureka County Sheriff's Office reported on their Facebook page that SR-278 was closed at mile marker 73 due to a mudslide. This was caused by heavy rain in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon Raws, Elevation 6590 feet.
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Station (KP68) Eureka Airport AWOS, Elevation 5952 feet.
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Downburst winds occurred at station (UP972) 3.2 E Beowawe, Elevation 4734 feet.
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Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon Raws. Elevation 6590 feet.
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Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon raws, Elevation 6589 feet.
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Station (KP68) Eureka Airport, Elevation 5945 feet.
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Station (COMN2), Combs Canyon Raws, Elevation 6589 feet.
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Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon Raws, Elevation 6589 feet.
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Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon Raws, Elevation 6589 feet.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported large hail 7 miles ENE of Diamond Valley, Verified by pictures sent via email.
Hail Hail
Law Enforcement reported hail estimated to be 1.00 inches in diameter.
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Station (COMN2) Combs Canyon, Elevation 6590 feet.
Hail Hail
Hail size of 1.00 inch confirmed from pictures off Facebook. Damage to windows, homes, and vehicles was also reported with pictures.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm dropped pea-sized hail, approximately two inches deep, over an area causing damage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public (through Facebook) reported a cold air funnel near Crescent Valley. The cold air funnel did not touch down.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public saw a cold air funnel approximately 3 miles north of Emigrant Pass while driving eastbound on I-80. The cold air funnel did not touch down.
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A severe thunderstorm produced a dry microburst, resulting in a gust to 62 mph at the Combs Canyon RAWS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Eureka County Sheriff reports water on SR 278 near mile marker 70.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NVDOT traffic webcams showed water running over Interstate 80 near Emigrant Pass, NV. Hail also accumulated a few inches deep in spots. Time estimated based off radar and webcam image.
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A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Combs Canyon RAWS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road was washed out by a flash flood. Damages are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads in the area showed evidence of flash flooding. Damages are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds gusting up to 67 mph produced minor wind damage per public reports.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Eureka County Sheriff reported flash flooding on county route 101 and Highway 50 north and west of Eureka. Damages are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very heavy rain caused Fish Creek to overflow its bank and flow across state road 379. The water was at least 6 inches deep. Damages are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused water and debris to flow over State Route 306 between Interstate 80 and the river near Beowawe in 4 different places. Damages are estimated.
Flood Flood
The Eureka county heriffs department reported flooding and mud on State Route 306 between mile marker 16 and Interstate 80, and flooding on State Route 278 between mile marker 61 and 74. Damages are estimated.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
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