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Queen Creek, AZ Tornado History — 36 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arizona · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Queen Creek, AZ had?

Queen Creek has had 36 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Queen Creek?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Queen Creek was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.

When is tornado season in Queen Creek?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Queen Creek, with 6 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 36 tornadoes on record near Queen Creek.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
36
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Queen Creek

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 3
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 3
1970s 12
1980s 5
1990s 7
2000s 1
2010s 4
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 21
EF1 13
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 4
Mar 4
Apr 0
May 4
Jun 4
Jul 6
Aug 1
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Queen Creek been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Queen Creek from any of the 36 tornadoes since 1950, though 46 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Queen Creek

Costliest Tornado
F1 on February 13, 1995 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on July 22, 1984 — 1,500 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 Queen Creek

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Queen Creek, with 12 of the 36 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Queen Creek record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Queen Creek, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Queen Creek is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Queen Creek has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Queen Creek, AZ had?
Since 1950, 36 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Queen Creek. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Queen Creek?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Queen Creek was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Queen Creek?
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