Glendale, AZ Tornado History — 42 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Glendale, AZ had?
Glendale has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Glendale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Glendale was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.
When is tornado season in Glendale?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Glendale, with 8 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 42 tornadoes on record near Glendale.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Glendale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 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 Glendale been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Glendale from any of the 42 tornadoes since 1950, though 53 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Glendale
What the record shows near Glendale
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Glendale, with 12 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 6 so far. The Glendale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Glendale, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Glendale is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Glendale has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.