Tornado Alerts Near Marana, AZ 85658

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Marana

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.5 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 23 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Marana

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 1 yd	None	29 mi	Jan 1, 2026
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	38 mi	Mar 7, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	19 mi	Aug 13, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 15 yd	None	58 mi	Jun 23, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Sep 25, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Sep 23, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	43 mi	Sep 16, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Aug 10, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	7 mi	Jul 14, 2017
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	7 mi	Oct 8, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	58 mi	Apr 4, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	97 mi	Jul 14, 1995
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 25 yd	None	12 mi	Jul 28, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	11 mi	Aug 24, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	29 mi	Jul 20, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 17 yd	None	29 mi	Nov 18, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	38 mi	Mar 15, 1985
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 3 yd	None	38 mi	Mar 15, 1985
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 3 yd	None	40 mi	Mar 15, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	33 mi	Jul 16, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	98 mi	Aug 12, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 40 yd	None	97 mi	Sep 5, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 40 yd	None	50 mi	Sep 5, 1981

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Marana over 17 years

23

Total tornados on record

0.5

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

16

EF1

6

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1981 2026

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 PIMA, AR Jul 28, 1994

2 mi path

EF1 PINAL, AR Sep 5, 1981

2 mi path

EF1 MARICOPA, AR Sep 5, 1981

1 mi path

EF1 PIMA, AR Aug 24, 1991

1 mi path 2 injured

EF1 PINAL, AR Jul 20, 1988

0.5 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Marana sees the most tornado activity in Jul. 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%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Marana

🛡️ 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 Marana with live tracking