Mineral County, Nevada
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1992 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
6
Hail reports
16
Floods since 1996
40
All events
0
Deaths
$18K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mineral County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor debris and roadway flooding along SR-359 in both directions near Spanish Springs road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A COOP Observer (MNAN2-MINA) located in Mina, NV, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 0.57 inches.
Flood Flood
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) located 14.0 mi S of Hawthorne, NV reported road closed due to flooding on SR-359 both directions near Pole Line Rd.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A trained spotter located 3.0 mi SSW of Walker Lake, NV reported mud slide on US-95 along Walker lake.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A relayed flash flood report from Mineral County Search and Rescue. A mixture of rocks, water, mud and debris of unknown depth closed NV-359 at milepost 9. Event time based on a separate NDOT report of water on the road near the same location, or 22.0 mi S of Hawthorne, NV.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter located 1.0 mi NE of Hawthorne, NV, reported a severe thunderstorm dropped several dime to half-inch size hailstones along with a few one-inch size hailstones.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported flash flooding 5.0 mi N of Luning, NV. This event was initiated by a stronger thunderstorm producing heavy rainfall and hail that caused debris flows and flooding across Nevada State Route 361. Nevada State Route 361 was closed …
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported a second flash flooding event 8.0 mi S of Hawthorne, NV when strong thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall caused debris flows and flooding across Nevada State Route 359. A partial collapse occurred on the southbound lane of Nev…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NV-359 closed in Mineral County near mile post 25 due to flooding. Reported by NDOT.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
At trained spotter located 1.0 mi NNE of Hawthorne, NV, and an AWOS station (KHTH-Hawthorne Industrial Airport) located 1.0 mi NNW of Hawthorne, NV, reported total rainfall amounts of 0.96 inches and 0.74 inches respectively.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
NDOT reported that 2.0 mi NW of Walker Lake, NV, US 95 was closed between Schurz, NV, and Hawthorne, NV, due to a major rockfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused water to flood State Route-359 on the Nevada side.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water on roadway - on US-95 in both directions near Garfield Flat Road in Mineral County, NV. Single lane alternating traffic.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Nevada DOT reported flooding across US 95 east of Hawthorne at mile marker 40 and flooding across US 95 between Mina and 9 miles north of Mina. The road was closed near Mina due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Nevada 359 closed due to flooding and debris from CA-NV border to 18 miles into Nevada.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured from NDOT Hwy 95 station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong outflow winds from nearby decaying thunderstorms blew a small tree down, blew the siding of a single-wide trailer off, blew metal roofing panels off another single-wide trailer, and damaged a metal overhang on a flat-roofed store. Wind gusts were estimated to be 50-55 mph.…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain from a thunderstorm west of Nevada State Highway 359 drained into Corey Canyon and across Nevada State Highway 359. Mineral County Emergency Managers/Sheriffs reported a debris flow that extended from Nevada State Highway 359 at Corey Canyon to Hawthorne. This debris f…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was photographed in the Gabbs Valley Range east of Hawthorne, with the position an estimate based on observed terrain features. It is possible that there was a tornado touchdown; however, terrain obscured the base of the funnel and no additional evidence was availa…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous pictures showed the aftermath of a flash flood in the canyon/alluvial fan west of the small community of Marietta. Minor damage was noted to area roads (unpaved) and a wire mesh fence. The time of the flood was estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Nevada DOT reported a flash flood and rock slide along state route 360. The time of the flash flood is approximate and based on radar.
Hail Hail
The Nevada Division of Emergency Management reported golf-ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The storm survey was supplemented by a public video of the tornado moving along 5th street in Hawthorne. The tornado was determined to be EF-1 for 0.3 miles on the east side of Hawthorne (near 5th street) and EF-0 elsewhere. Approximately 10 to 15 homes and businesses were severe…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A spotter reported that highway 359 south of Hawthorne and Lucky Boy Pass Road were closed due to flash flooding/debris flows. At least one vehicle was stranded in mud. A video was shared on Facebook showing fast-flowing water over highway 359.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at Walker Lake RAWS. Time of gust between 1739PST and 1759PST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts 59 to 66 mph were reported at the Walker Lake NDOT sensor.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
The Mineral County Fire Department reported a debris flow across highway 95 which caused some road damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained weather spotter located one mile SSE of Hawthorne estimated a wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
As a result of heavy rainfall, rocks (some 8 to 12 inches in diameter) were washed onto U.S. Hwy. 95 near Schurz.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 0.82 inches of rain fell in 40 minutes.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 0.59 inches of rain fell in 15 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm outflow winds were estimated at 75 mph in Hawthorne, NV. Fence and roof damage occurred at several locations in town due to the wind gusts. At least one home storage building was also destroyed.
Hail Hail
1 inch hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
1.25" of rain in 45 minutes produced flooding in a home 5 miles south of Luning. Approximately 2 feet of water was reported in basement with 1 inch of water in main level of home. Damage estimated to be $500-$1000.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mineral County Sheriff reported parts of State Highway 360 flooded due to heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A flash flood triggered a mudslide six miles south of Hawthorne and caused temporary closure of Highway 359. The mudslide was a quarter of a mile long and three to six inches deep. Significant damage was not reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported across Highway 95 between Mina and Sodaville from a thunderstorm. There was no significant damage reported.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
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