Scottsdale, AZ Tornado History — 53 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Scottsdale, AZ had?
Scottsdale has had 53 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Scottsdale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Scottsdale was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Scottsdale?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Scottsdale, with 7 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 53 tornadoes on record near Scottsdale.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Scottsdale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 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 Scottsdale been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Scottsdale from any of the 53 tornadoes since 1950, though 52 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Scottsdale
What the record shows near Scottsdale
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Scottsdale, with 16 of the 53 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Scottsdale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Scottsdale, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Scottsdale is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Scottsdale has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.