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Bullhead City, AZ Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arizona · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bullhead City, AZ had?

Bullhead City has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Bullhead City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bullhead City was an F1 on April 21, 2001.

When is tornado season in Bullhead City?

November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bullhead City, with 3 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Bullhead City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
5
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
November
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

What storm spotters reported near Bullhead City

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Bullhead City and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 26, 2025 and the most recent on September 26, 2025. It is already counted in the Bullhead City totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

September 26, 2025
22 ESE Ivanpah, San Bernardino County, CA
[Landspout] Landspout reported west of Highway 95 westsouthwest of CalNevAri. (VEF)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1990s 3
2000s 1

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 2
EF1 3

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Bullhead City been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bullhead City from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bullhead City

Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 18, 1972 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 22, 1996 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 22, 1996 — 5.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on April 21, 2001.

What the record shows near Bullhead City

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bullhead City, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Bullhead City record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bullhead City, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bullhead City is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bullhead City, AZ had?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bullhead City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Bullhead City?
November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bullhead City was an F1 on April 21, 2001.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bullhead City?
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