Spring Mountains storm history
Storm events recorded in Spring Mountains, Nevada between 1950 and 2025.
220
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
5
Deaths
$1.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
One person died of heat-related causes in a rest area along Highway 160.
A group of hikers near 11,000 feet were hit by an avalanche, which killed one member of the group.
One person died in the Spring Mountains of heat-related causes.
One person died in the Spring Mountains of heat related causes.
One man died on Mt. Charleston due to cold related causes.
High Wind High Wind
This gust occurred 1 mile NW of Mountain Springs.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 1 mile ESE of Red Rock Canyon.
High Wind High Wind
This gust occurred 1 mile ESE of Red Rock Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated nine inches of snow fell at Rainbow Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 16 inches of snow fell at Bristlecone Trail.
High Wind High Wind
This gust occurred 1 mile ESE of Red Rock Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Rainbow Canyon SNOTEL estimated 21 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These winds occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mt. Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
The peak measured gust occurred 3 miles NE of Mt. Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred at Mountain Springs.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
A 72 mph wind gust was recorded at a mesonet site on Angel Peak in the Spring Mountains.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Bristlecone Trail SNOTEL estimated 13 of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
This gust occurred 3 mi NE of Mt. Charleston.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow in the Spring Mountains closed Highways 156, 157, and 158 on the 15th at 0845 PST. The Lee Canyon SNOTEL recorded a total of 17 inches, but it fell over such a long period that warning criteria were not reached.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 mi NE of Mt. Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 1 mi ESE of Red Rock Canyon.
An avalanche occurred above the ski resort in Lee Canyon. One person suffered a broken arm, and power was knocked out to 462 customers.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Rainbow Canyon SNOTEL estimated 31 inches of new snow. Highway 156 was closed at Highway 95 early in the morning of the 6th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Bristlecone Trail SNOTEL estimated 11 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mt. Charleston.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five SNOTELs in the Spring Mountains estimated between seven and 11 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
This gust was measured 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
The peak gust was measured 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston. Several trees were blown down.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
This wind occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Rainbow Canyon SNOTEL estimated 15 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Bristlecone Trail SNOTEL estimated 18 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston. High winds occurred intermittently during the period.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts were measured 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston. High winds occurred intermittently through the period.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Rainbow Canyon SNOTEL estimated 19 inches of new snow. Five inches of snow also fell in Mountain Springs, which closed Highway 160.
High Wind High Wind
These gusts occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Beginning at 1815 PST, Highway 160 was closed from Highway 159 to Tecopa Road due to snow in the Mountain Springs area.
High Wind High Wind
The peak gust occurred 3 miles NE of Mount Charleston.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated seven inches of new snow fell at the Lovell Summit SNOTEL.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |