How many tornadoes has Mesa, AZ had?
Mesa has had 51 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Mesa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mesa was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Mesa?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mesa, with 6 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 51 tornadoes on record near Mesa.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
51
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mesa
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
5
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
4
1970s
16
1980s
5
1990s
12
2000s
1
2010s
7
2020s
2
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
28
EF1
19
EF2
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
0
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Mesa been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Mesa from any of the 51 tornadoes since 1950, though 52 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mesa
Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 21, 1972 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 18, 1972 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on September 1, 1971 — 32.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 16, 2022.
What the record shows near Mesa
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Mesa, with 16 of the 51 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Mesa record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mesa, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mesa is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Mesa has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mesa, AZ had?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mesa. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Mesa?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mesa, with 6 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 Mesa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mesa was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
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