Tornado Alerts Near Yarnell, AZ 85362

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Yarnell

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Yarnell area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

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 Yarnell

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	48 mi	Sep 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	39 mi	May 6, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	59 mi	Apr 2, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	2.4 mi × 100 yd	None	90 mi	Nov 19, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	39 mi	Sep 9, 2023
EF0	Light damage	5.5 mi × 10 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 17, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	93 mi	Oct 16, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	Jun 25, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 10 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 11, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 300 yd	None	89 mi	Jul 10, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 24, 2020
EF0	Light damage	3.6 mi × 100 yd	None	101 mi	Nov 29, 2019
EF0	Light damage	4.5 mi × 100 yd	None	93 mi	Nov 29, 2019
EF0	Light damage	8.9 mi × 200 yd	None	67 mi	Nov 29, 2019
EF0	Light damage	10.1 mi × 100 yd	None	65 mi	Nov 29, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	53 mi	Sep 23, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	92 mi	Jul 30, 2019
EF0	Light damage	3.7 mi × 100 yd	None	63 mi	Oct 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 3, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	71 mi	Oct 6, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 700 yd	None	28 mi	Sep 27, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	83 mi	Mar 1, 2014
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 200 yd	None	80 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 50 yd	None	50 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	1.1 mi × 100 yd	None	73 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	18.6 mi × 600 yd	None	71 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	4.9 mi × 400 yd	None	74 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	14.8 mi × 400 yd	None	89 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	1.4 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	61 mi	Jul 29, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	18 mi	May 6, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	40 mi	Jul 16, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	57 mi	Oct 18, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 1 yd	None	47 mi	Aug 14, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 1 yd	None	60 mi	Aug 14, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	77 mi	Feb 28, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	39 mi	Sep 15, 1999
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	37 mi	Sep 14, 1999
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	43 mi	Sep 14, 1999
EF0	Light damage	8 mi × 20 yd	None	112 mi	Jul 6, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	18 mi	Aug 6, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 100 yd	None	38 mi	Sep 13, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	105 mi	Jan 18, 1993
EF2	Considerable damage	2.1 mi × 50 yd	None	71 mi	Jan 17, 1993
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	May 23, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	78 mi	May 23, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	92 mi	Feb 13, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	81 mi	Feb 13, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	Feb 13, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	84 mi	Jan 6, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 30 yd	None	71 mi	Jan 6, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	35 mi	Sep 2, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	Sep 3, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	43 mi	Jul 21, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	Jan 4, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	59 mi	Aug 29, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	95 mi	Nov 18, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	62 mi	Aug 9, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 1500 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 22, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 16, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	66 mi	Aug 8, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	52 mi	Sep 5, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	58 mi	Mar 25, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	79 mi	May 4, 1976
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 13 yd	None	76 mi	May 4, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 33 yd	None	84 mi	May 4, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Yarnell 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. Yarnell 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 Yarnell

🛡️ 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

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Yarnell with live tracking

Tornado Alerts Near Yarnell, Arizona 85362

🌪️ Current Alert Status

📋 Tornado History

📈 Historical Trends

EF Scale Distribution

Yearly Tornado Count

Strongest Tornados on Record

📅 Tornado Season

US Tornado Activity by Month

🛡️ Tornado Safety

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

After a Tornado

Where to Shelter

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring