Tornado Alerts Near Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Grand Canyon

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.7 tornados

Peak season month October

Total on record 37 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Grand Canyon

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 10 yd	None	53 mi	Oct 18, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	54 mi	May 13, 2024
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 10 yd	None	48 mi	Aug 8, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 30 yd	None	54 mi	Oct 3, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 23, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 29, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	50 mi	May 20, 2019
EF0	Light damage	3.1 mi × 10 yd	None	83 mi	Aug 18, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	63 mi	Sep 14, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 100 yd	None	78 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF3	Severe damage	4 mi × 1100 yd	None	70 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 100 yd	None	73 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF3	Severe damage	30.1 mi × 800 yd	None	78 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	26 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 7 hurt	74 mi	Oct 6, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	72 mi	May 22, 2009
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	72 mi	May 22, 2009
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Aug 16, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	9.3 mi × 200 yd	None	77 mi	Oct 14, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	45 mi	Oct 18, 2005
EF0	Light damage	10 mi × 100 yd	None	49 mi	Oct 18, 2005
EF0	Light damage	4.5 mi × 100 yd	None	66 mi	Sep 9, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	64 mi	May 6, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	83 mi	Sep 16, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	43 mi	May 14, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	96 mi	Sep 12, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Apr 23, 1997
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	25 mi	Apr 23, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	58 mi	Jul 11, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 73 yd	None	75 mi	Oct 24, 1992
EF2	Considerable damage	5.5 mi × 200 yd	None	63 mi	Oct 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	10 mi × 20 yd	None	33 mi	Aug 31, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	71 mi	Dec 27, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	18.8 mi × 33 yd	None	63 mi	May 1, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	7.7 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	May 1, 1980
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 19, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	70 mi	Aug 12, 1976
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	66 mi	Jul 6, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Grand Canyon over 22 years

37

Total tornados on record

0.7

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Oct

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

25

EF1

7

EF2

3

EF3

2

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010

30.1 mi path

EF3 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010

4 mi path

EF2 COCONINO, AR Oct 6, 2010

26 mi path 7 injured

EF2 COCONINO, AR Oct 24, 1992

5.5 mi path

EF2 COCONINO, AR Sep 14, 2011

0.5 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Grand Canyon sees the most tornado activity in Oct. 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%

Sep

7%

PEAK

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Grand Canyon

🛡️ 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 Grand Canyon with live tracking