How many tornadoes has Yuma, AZ had?
Yuma has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Yuma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yuma was an EF0 on October 13, 2018.
When is tornado season in Yuma?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yuma, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Yuma.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Yuma
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
3
1970s
1
1980s
2
2010s
1
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
4
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
2
Aug
0
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Yuma been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Yuma from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yuma
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 22, 1987 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on October 13, 2018 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 5, 1965 — 2.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 13, 2018.
What the record shows near Yuma
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Yuma, with 3 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Yuma record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Yuma, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Yuma is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Yuma has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Yuma, AZ had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Yuma. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Yuma?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yuma, 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 Yuma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yuma was an EF0 on October 13, 2018.
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