Queen Creek, AZ Tornado History — 36 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.