Lander County, Nevada
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2023, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
17
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
79
All events
0
Deaths
$6.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lander 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.
The Yomba Tribe experienced flooding from warm temperatures causing rapid snowmelt. The tribe experienced sitting water around a lot of homes, as well as a few homes with flooded crawlspaces. Local dirt roads were also washed out cutting off access in and out of the area. Some fi…
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All lanes have been closed on NV-722 from MM 41.51 (intersection of NV-722 with US-50 near Austin), to MM 13. Heavy Rain has caused standing water and flooding in the roadway. Road remains closed as of 13:00 LT 9/4/23.
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Storms training over the same area led to areal flooding over SR-305 in Lander County. The road was temporarily closed between MM 60 to MM 40.
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Station (UP991) MOSEL1 upr, Elevation 4582 feet.
Flood Flood
Across Diamond Valley, warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt caused flooding and road closures at 11th Street, between Frontier Street and Gold Street. Frontier Street, from 9th to 11th Street was also closed due to flooding.
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NV Roads website reported adverse driving conditions due to a mudslide caused by heavy rain in the area. The slide occurred between mile markers 21 and 24 on NV-722, SW of the city of Austin, in Lander County. Both sides of the highway were affected. The roadway was not closed.
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Station (RBTN2) Red Butte Raws, Elevation 5025 feet.
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Station (RBTN2) Red Butte Raws, Elevation 5026 feet.
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Downburst winds occurred at station (BMRNV) 0.6 SW Battle Mountain, Elevation 4513 feet. A downed tree onto a house, in Battle Mountain was also reported on social media with a photo.
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Station (GRVN2) Desatoya Mountain, Elevation 6151 feet.
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Red Butte Raws (RBTN2), Elevation 5026 feet.
Flood Flood
Approximately two inches of water covered State Route 806 north of Battle Mountain. Traffic was limited on the roadway and alternative routes were taken.
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Lander County Sheriff's office and members of the public (through Facebook) reported a cold air funnel one mile north of Argenta. Numerous photos confirm cold air funnel did not touch the ground.
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Brief landspout tornado confirmed from the Callaghan Peak webcam.
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The public spotted a cold core funnel cloud near Lewis Canyon in northern Lander County.
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Thunderstorm winds partially blew off a roof on a mobile home in Battle Mountain. Damages are estimated.
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The Lander county sheriff's office reported flash flooding on state route 722 near Elkhorn Canyon Road. Damages are estimated.
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Red Butte RAWS recorded a wind gust of 62 mph.
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Reports and pictures from social media showed flash flooding in and around Austin. Time estimated based off radar. Damages are estimated.
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Roughly ten power poles were snapped along Lee Renfro Road due to strong thunderstorm winds. Time is estimated based off radar and received reports.
Flood Flood
The Lander county Sheriff Department reported flooding on State Route 305 between mile post 82 and mile post 108. Damages are estimated.
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A piece of metal roof was torn off a shed and damage to a satellite receiver was also noted. The metal shed doors were also blown in. Estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph from a microburst. NWS storm survey conducted. Damages estimated.
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A tornado was photographed near Horse Mountain. A storm survey was conducted but no damage was found. However survey efforts were hampered by steep and rugged terrain.
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Newspaper reports multiple roads covered with water or washed out in and around Battle Mountain. Time estimated based off radar and conversation with paper. Property damage is estimated.
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Law enforcement reported that flash flooding washed out sections of Greystone mine road. Property damage is estimated.
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Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in a flash flood near Kingston with 4 to 6 inches of water reported flowing across state highway 376 at milepost 27. No reports of damages were received so monetary value is an estimate.
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Hail Hail
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A wind gust of 67 MPH was reported by the Beacon Light RAWS site about 10 miles southeast of Battle Mountain.
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Reported by the Desatoya RAWS station.
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Lander county sheriff reported water running over state highway 305 between Austin and Battle Mountain.
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Thunderstorm winds at Battle Mountain High School blew several porta-potties about 175 feet, torn the roof off the baseball dugout, blew over large metal trailer, and partially uprooted a large tree.
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The Argenta RAWS site reported a 59 mph wind gust.
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Red Butte Raws reported a wind gust to 60 mph.
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The Argenta RAWS station reported a thunderstorm wind gust to 60 mph.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
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