Florence, AZ Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Florence, AZ had?
Florence has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Florence?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Florence was an Unrated on March 7, 2024.
When is tornado season in Florence?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Florence, with 4 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Florence.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Florence
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 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 Florence been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Florence from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Florence
What the record shows near Florence
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Florence, with 5 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Florence record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Florence, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Florence is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Florence is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Florence has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.