Chandler, AZ Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Chandler, AZ had?
Chandler has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Chandler?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chandler was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Chandler?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chandler, with 8 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Chandler.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chandler
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 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 Chandler been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Chandler from any of the 52 tornadoes since 1950, though 57 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chandler
What the record shows near Chandler
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Chandler, with 18 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Chandler record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chandler, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chandler is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Chandler has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.