Buckeye, AZ Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Buckeye, AZ had?
Buckeye has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Buckeye?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Buckeye was an Unrated on September 27, 2025.
When is tornado season in Buckeye?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Buckeye, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Buckeye.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Buckeye
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 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 Buckeye been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Buckeye from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Buckeye
What the record shows near Buckeye
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Buckeye, with 4 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Buckeye record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Buckeye, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Buckeye is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Buckeye are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Buckeye has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.