Cochise County, Arizona tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: August 21, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJuly7 of 18
StrongestF1Jul 28, 1966
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Cochise County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 0Jun: 1Jul: 7Aug: 6Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 7 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 3: 2: 36 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
4
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F1, July 28, 1966

1 mile path Longest path

1.71 miles, EF1

September 23, 2019, whole path Widest

580 yards, EF1

September 23, 2019
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 21, 2024EFU0.25 mi75 yd00
Sep 23, 2019EF11.71 mi580 yd05
Jul 29, 2017EF00.12 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 2015EF00.62 mi25 yd00
Aug 15, 2014EF00.79 mi50 yd00
Nov 29, 2009EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 23, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 29, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 17, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 16, 1990F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 1974F01 mi20 yd00
Sep 9, 1972F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 17, 1971F10.1 mi300 yd00
Jul 16, 1971F10.1 mi10 yd02
Aug 31, 1966F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 28, 1966F11 mi167 yd00
Jul 10, 1963F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 12, 1956F00.1 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.