Casas Adobes, AZ Tornado History — 21 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Casas Adobes, AZ had?
Casas Adobes has had 21 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Casas Adobes?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Casas Adobes was an Unrated on September 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Casas Adobes?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Casas Adobes, with 9 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Casas Adobes
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Casas Adobes since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Within 25 miles of Casas Adobes. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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
Casualties on Record Near Casas Adobes
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Casas Adobes since 1950, across 2 events. 53 injuries have been reported across all events. 1964 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F2 on August 27, 1964, which caused 2 fatalities along a 0.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Casas Adobes
About Tornadoes in Casas Adobes
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Since 1950, the area within 25 miles of Casas Adobes, Arizona has experienced 21 documented tornadoes according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. While Arizona is not typically associated with frequent tornado activity compared to the central United States, the region does see occasional tornadoes, particularly during the North American monsoon season when atmospheric moisture and instability increase across the Southwest.
The majority of tornadoes near Casas Adobes have been relatively weak, with 10 rated EF0 and 7 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. Two tornadoes reached EF2 strength, and two remain unrated. July stands out as the peak month for tornado activity with 9 events on record, aligning with the height of monsoon thunderstorm season in southern Arizona. Tornado occurrence has varied by decade, with the 1990s and 2020s each recording 5 events, while the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 2000s each saw 2 tornadoes, and the 2010s recorded 3.
The deadliest tornado on record occurred on August 27, 1964, when an F2 tornado resulted in 2 fatalities. This event caused $27,500 in property damage and traveled a brief 0.1-mile path with a maximum width of just 10 yards. The costliest tornado struck on July 7, 1992, producing $2.75 million in damage despite being rated F1 and causing no fatalities. This tornado carved a 2.8-mile path, also with a narrow 10-yard width.
More recently, an EF1 tornado on July 3, 2024 became both the widest and longest-tracked tornado in the area's recorded history, with a maximum width of 150 yards and a path length of 3.3 miles. It caused $50,000 in damage with no injuries. The most recent tornado occurred on September 16, 2025, though it remained unrated with minimal impact, traveling essentially no measurable distance with a 1-yard width and causing no damage or casualties.