Maricopa, AZ Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Maricopa, AZ had?
Maricopa has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Maricopa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maricopa was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Maricopa?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maricopa, with 5 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Maricopa.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Maricopa from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 48 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Maricopa
What the record shows near Maricopa
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Maricopa, with 6 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Maricopa record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Maricopa, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Maricopa is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Maricopa is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Maricopa has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 4, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.