Flagstaff, AZ Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Flagstaff, AZ had?
Flagstaff has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Flagstaff?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Flagstaff was an EF0 on June 23, 2022.
When is tornado season in Flagstaff?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Flagstaff, with 10 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Flagstaff.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Flagstaff
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 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 Flagstaff been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Flagstaff from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Flagstaff
What the record shows near Flagstaff
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Flagstaff, with 10 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Flagstaff record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Flagstaff, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Flagstaff is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Flagstaff has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 8, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.