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Tornado Alerts Near Phoenix, Arizona 85021

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Historical Tornado Risk
Activity level Moderate
Average per year 1.3 tornados
Peak season month September
Total on record 65 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Phoenix

65 tornado records · Source: NCEI Storm Events
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EF RatingDamagePathCasualtiesDistanceDate
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 30 yd None 44 mi Sep 27, 2025
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 30 yd None 75 mi May 6, 2025
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 5 yd None 37 mi Apr 2, 2025
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.4 mi × 100 yd None 67 mi Nov 19, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 84 mi Sep 9, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 5.5 mi × 10 yd None 75 mi Jul 17, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 25 yd None 28 mi Oct 16, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 81 mi Jun 25, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 10 yd None 83 mi Jul 11, 2021
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.3 mi × 300 yd None 84 mi Jul 10, 2021
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 31 mi Jul 24, 2020
EF0 		Light damage 3.6 mi × 100 yd None 35 mi Nov 29, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 4.5 mi × 100 yd None 27 mi Nov 29, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 8.9 mi × 200 yd None 2 mi Nov 29, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 10.1 mi × 100 yd None 1 mi Nov 29, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 23 mi Sep 23, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 50 yd None 26 mi Jul 30, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 3.7 mi × 100 yd None 10 mi Oct 23, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 100 yd None 10 mi Aug 3, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.6 mi × 50 yd None 27 mi Oct 6, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 2.1 mi × 700 yd None 65 mi Sep 27, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 17 mi Mar 1, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 3.8 mi × 200 yd None 96 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 50 yd None 47 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.1 mi × 100 yd None 99 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF2 		Considerable damage 18.6 mi × 600 yd None 99 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF2 		Considerable damage 4.9 mi × 400 yd None 100 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF2 		Considerable damage 14.8 mi × 400 yd None 76 mi Oct 6, 2010
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.4 mi × 40 yd 0 dead, 1 hurt 44 mi Jul 29, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 49 mi May 6, 2008
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 44 mi Jul 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 93 mi Oct 18, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 1 yd None 94 mi Aug 14, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 1 yd None 71 mi Aug 14, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 12 mi Feb 28, 2003
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 67 mi Sep 15, 1999
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 69 mi Sep 14, 1999
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 82 mi Sep 14, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 8 mi × 20 yd None 48 mi Jul 6, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 62 mi Aug 6, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 4 mi × 100 yd None 83 mi Sep 13, 1996
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 20 yd None 39 mi Jan 18, 1993
EF2 		Considerable damage 2.1 mi × 50 yd None 12 mi Jan 17, 1993
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 6 mi May 23, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 10 yd None 13 mi May 23, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 29 mi Feb 13, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 15 mi Feb 13, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 6 mi Feb 13, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 19 mi Jan 6, 1992
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.2 mi × 30 yd None 6 mi Jan 6, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 92 mi Sep 2, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 6 mi Sep 3, 1990
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 103 mi Jul 21, 1990
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 10 mi Jan 4, 1989
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 11 mi Aug 29, 1987
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 33 mi Nov 18, 1986
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 30 yd None 5 mi Aug 9, 1984
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 1500 yd None 40 mi Jul 22, 1984
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.3 mi × 30 yd None 10 mi Aug 16, 1983
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 10 mi Aug 8, 1983
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 30 yd None 15 mi Sep 5, 1981
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 20 yd None 19 mi Mar 25, 1977
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 17 yd None 20 mi May 4, 1976
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 13 yd None 15 mi May 4, 1976
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 33 yd None 22 mi May 4, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Phoenix over 30 years

65
Total tornados on record
1.3
Average per year
EF2
Strongest recorded
Sep
Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0
45
EF1
16
EF2
4
EF3
0
EF4
0
EF5
0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010
18.6 mi path
EF2 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010
14.8 mi path
EF2 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010
4.9 mi path
EF2 MARICOPA, AR Jan 17, 1993
2.1 mi path
EF1 YAVAPAI, AR Sep 13, 1996
4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season
Tornado season is active. Phoenix sees the most tornado activity in Sep. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan
2%
Feb
3%
Mar
7%
Apr
10%
May
18%
Jun
16%
Jul
12%
Aug
9%
PEAK
Sep
7%
Oct
6%
Nov
5%
Dec
3%
Current month Peak for Phoenix

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch
Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development
Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.
🌪️ Tornado Warning
Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar
TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.
⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement
✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor
✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)
✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch
✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building
✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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