Fountain Hills, AZ Tornado History — 42 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Fountain Hills, AZ had?
Fountain Hills has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fountain Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fountain Hills was an EF0 on July 24, 2020.
When is tornado season in Fountain Hills?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fountain Hills, with 6 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 42 tornadoes on record near Fountain Hills.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fountain Hills
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 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 Fountain Hills been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fountain Hills from any of the 42 tornadoes since 1950, though 52 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fountain Hills
What the record shows near Fountain Hills
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Fountain Hills, with 13 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Fountain Hills record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fountain Hills, 38 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fountain Hills is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fountain Hills has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.