How many tornadoes has Kingman, AZ had?
Kingman has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Kingman?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingman was an EF0 on July 24, 2020.
When is tornado season in Kingman?
November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingman, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Kingman.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
November
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kingman
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
1
1990s
5
2010s
2
2020s
1
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.
EF0
8
EF1
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Kingman been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Kingman from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kingman
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on October 18, 2010 — $10K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 22, 1996 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 22, 1996 — 5.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 24, 2020.
What the record shows near Kingman
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Kingman, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Kingman record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Kingman, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kingman is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Kingman has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Kingman, AZ had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingman. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Kingman?
November is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingman, with 4 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Kingman?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingman was an EF0 on July 24, 2020.
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