Apache Junction, AZ Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Apache Junction, AZ had?
Apache Junction has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Apache Junction?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apache Junction was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Apache Junction?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apache Junction, with 5 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Apache Junction.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Apache Junction
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Apache Junction been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Apache Junction from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 46 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Apache Junction
What the record shows near Apache Junction
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Apache Junction, with 12 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Apache Junction record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Apache Junction, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Apache Junction is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Apache Junction has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.