State history
Tornadoes in Arizona
Arizona averages 5 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 5 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: July-August monsoon.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 2010 Tolleson EF2 — significant AZ event.
- 2011 outbreak events — multiple.
- Multiple monsoon-season events — annual.
Major cities
Phoenix metro
5M. Occasional events.
Tucson
540k.
Mesa
500k. Metro Phoenix.
Chandler
280k.
Scottsdale
260k.
Glendale
250k.
NWS coverage
NWS Phoenix
Central AZ.
NWS Tucson
S AZ.
NWS Flagstaff
N AZ.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.