Sun City West, AZ Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sun City West, AZ had?
Sun City West has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sun City West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sun City West was an EF0 on November 29, 2019.
When is tornado season in Sun City West?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sun City West, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Sun City West.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sun City West
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 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 Sun City West been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sun City West from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 11 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sun City West
What the record shows near Sun City West
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Sun City West, with 8 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 6 so far. The Sun City West record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sun City West, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sun City West is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sun City West has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.