Bullhead City, AZ Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
[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
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 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
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.