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El Mirage, AZ Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arizona · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has El Mirage, AZ had?

El Mirage has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near El Mirage?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of El Mirage was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.

When is tornado season in El Mirage?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near El Mirage, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 33 tornadoes on record near El Mirage.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near El Mirage

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 5
1970s 8
1980s 6
1990s 7
2000s 1
2010s 5

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 16
EF1 13
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 5
Mar 2
Apr 0
May 1
Jun 2
Jul 3
Aug 7
Sep 4
Oct 4
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near El Mirage been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of El Mirage from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 11 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near El Mirage

Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 21, 1972 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 29, 2019 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 21, 1972 — 13.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 29, 2019.

What the record shows near El Mirage

The 1970s were the busiest decade near El Mirage, with 8 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 5 so far. The El Mirage record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near El Mirage, 29 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near El Mirage is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years El Mirage has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has El Mirage, AZ had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of El Mirage. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in El Mirage?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near El Mirage, with 7 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 El Mirage?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of El Mirage was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for El Mirage?
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