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Buckeye, AZ Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arizona · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1970s 4
1980s 1
2010s 3
2020s 2

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.

EF0 3
EF1 5
EF2 2
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 0
Jun 1
Jul 2
Aug 2
Sep 2
Oct 3
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
F2 on October 3, 1968 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on October 23, 2018 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on October 23, 2018 — 3.7 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 27, 2025.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Buckeye, AZ had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Buckeye. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Buckeye?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Buckeye, with 3 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Buckeye?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Buckeye was an Unrated on September 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Buckeye?
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