Tempe Junction, AZ Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Tempe Junction, AZ had?
Tempe Junction has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Tempe Junction?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tempe Junction was an EF0 on October 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Tempe Junction?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tempe Junction, with 7 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Tempe Junction.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Tempe Junction
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 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 Tempe Junction been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Tempe Junction from any of the 52 tornadoes since 1950, though 52 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Tempe Junction
What the record shows near Tempe Junction
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Tempe Junction, with 16 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Tempe Junction record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Tempe Junction, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tempe Junction is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Tempe Junction has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.