How many tornadoes has Peoria, AZ had?
Peoria has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Peoria?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Peoria was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.
When is tornado season in Peoria?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Peoria, with 8 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 42 tornadoes on record near Peoria.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
42
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Peoria
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
3
2018
1
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
5
1970s
11
1980s
6
1990s
10
2000s
1
2010s
7
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
24
EF1
13
EF2
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
6
Mar
4
Apr
0
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
8
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Peoria been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Peoria from any of the 42 tornadoes since 1950, though 52 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Peoria
Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 21, 1972 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 30, 1971 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 21, 1972 — 13.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 29, 2019.
What the record shows near Peoria
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Peoria, with 11 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 7 so far. The Peoria record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Peoria, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Peoria is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Peoria has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Peoria, AZ had?
Since 1950, 42 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Peoria. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Peoria?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Peoria, with 8 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 Peoria?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Peoria was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.
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