Flowing Wells, AZ Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Flowing Wells, AZ had?
Flowing Wells has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Flowing Wells?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Flowing Wells was an Unrated on September 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Flowing Wells?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Flowing Wells, 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 Flowing Wells
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Flowing Wells 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Flowing Wells. 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 Flowing Wells
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells
About Tornadoes in Flowing Wells
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.
Flowing Wells, Arizona has experienced 22 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. While tornadoes are relatively uncommon in southern Arizona compared to the Great Plains, the area does see periodic tornado activity, particularly during the summer monsoon season when atmospheric instability and moisture combine to produce severe thunderstorms.
The majority of tornadoes recorded near Flowing Wells have been weak, with 11 rated EF0 and 7 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. Only 2 tornadoes reached EF2 strength, and 2 remain unrated. July stands out as the peak month for tornado activity with 9 events on record, reflecting the influence of monsoon thunderstorms that typically affect the region from July through September. Tornado frequency has varied considerably by decade, with just 1 tornado in the 1950s, while the 1990s and 2020s each recorded 5 events.
The deadliest tornado in the area's recorded history occurred on August 27, 1964, when an F2 tornado resulted in 2 fatalities. That tornado had a brief 0.1-mile path and a maximum width of only 10 yards, causing $27,500 in property damage. The costliest tornado struck on July 7, 1992, when an F1 tornado carved a 2.8-mile path and caused $2,750,000 in damage despite its narrow 10-yard width and no fatalities.
More recent activity includes an EF1 tornado on July 3, 2024, which became both the widest and longest-tracked tornado on record for the area, 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 less than 0.1 miles with a maximum width of just 1 yard and causing no damage or casualties.