Goodyear, AZ Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Goodyear, AZ had?
Goodyear has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Goodyear?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goodyear was an Unrated on April 2, 2025.
When is tornado season in Goodyear?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goodyear, with 6 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Goodyear.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Goodyear
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 Goodyear been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Goodyear from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 11 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Goodyear
What the record shows near Goodyear
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Goodyear, with 9 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Goodyear record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Goodyear, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Goodyear is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Goodyear is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Goodyear 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.