How many tornadoes has Somerton, AZ had?
Somerton has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Somerton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Somerton was an F1 on September 22, 1987.
When is tornado season in Somerton?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Somerton, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Somerton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
3
1970s
1
1980s
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
3
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
2
Aug
0
Sep
4
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Somerton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Somerton from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Somerton
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 22, 1987 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on September 22, 1987 — 10 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 5, 1965 — 2.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on September 22, 1987.
What the record shows near Somerton
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Somerton, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 1980s have produced 2 so far. The Somerton record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Somerton, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Somerton is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Somerton, AZ had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Somerton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Somerton?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Somerton, with 4 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 Somerton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Somerton was an F1 on September 22, 1987.
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