Cochise County, Arizona
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
126
Hail reports
237
Floods since 1996
618
All events
19
Deaths
$12.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cochise County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Two individuals attempted to cross a flooded wash and got swept away. Swift water rescues occurred with one person rescued and one fatality. An estimate of 0.75 to 1.0 inches of rainfall according to MRMS. This flash flooding closed Ocotillo Road from 9 PM on the 12th to roughly …
Heavy rain of 1.5 to 2 inches fell over a two hour period over and just east of the 2017 Lizard Fire Burn Scar. A motorist drown when his car became stuck in flood waters on Cochise Stronghold Road a mile south of Dragoon Road.
A woman in her vehicle was swept into flash flood waters when attempting to cross a wash on High Knoll Rd east of Sierra Vista. Rescuers found the car had been swept downstream, but were unable to locate the driver.
Lightning struck and killed a man who was walking along a dirt road.
Heavy rain was determined to be the cause of a 1-vehicle accident involving two women at Kilometer 15 on 1-19 in Rio Rico. The car drifted to the left into the center median at approximately 1215 MST and struck a tree. One woman was killed and the other was seriously injured.
Small hail resulted in numerous accidents on Highway 90 south of Benson. One of these accidents resulted in the fatality as a truck slid off the road into a concrete culvert.
Flash Flooding along an unnamed wash on High Knoll Road near No Name Road east of Sierra Vista caused a 37 year old woman to be fatally swept downstream in her vehicle.
Excessive rainfall and low visibility contributed to a fatal accident on Highway 92 near Hereford. The Cochise County emergency dispatch facility flooded along with Highway 80 at Davis road. In this location two vehicles were stuck in high water.
Heavy rainfall near the Town of Cascabel and along Cascabel Road caused several locations of the road to be flooded and impassable. At 19:40 MST (7:40 pm MST) a 1997 Ford flatbed pick-up truck, driving on Cascabel Road near the town of Cascabel (at mile post 23), en route to the …
Six illegal aliens attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico were drowned when they tried to cross a flooded drainage ditch.
A woman camping with her two sons in a tent was killed when lightning struck the tent. Her two sons, one inside the tent, the other outside the tent, were not injured.
A man camping in his tent was killed when lightning struck his tent.
Rainfall of 2 at the headwaters of Rucker Creek traveled downstream and through and existing breach in a berm combined with rainfall in the immediate area, resulted in an exacerbation of flooding in Elfrida. Flood waters expanded west of Highway 191 and became deeper throughout m…
Heavy rain of 2-2.5 in less than 90 minutes northeast of town caused flash flooding in St. David, mainly southwest of State Route 80, although the highway was closed due to flooding for a period of time. A total of 53 homes sustained at least some flood damage. A homeowner with a…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roadways in Benson, AZ with water going over curbs. An estimated 6 inches of water moving over roadways and became impassable. Video on social media shows water moving under doorways into local businesses. No damage reported.
Hail Hail
Ft. Huachuca reported half dollar sized hail. No injuries or damage reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reports Highway 92 flooded due to heavy rains across both sides of highway. MRMS estimated that between 0.5 and 1.0 inches of rainfall fell in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
N Santa Rita Ave became impassible with a measured 6 inches of water moving across roadway. An estimated 0.5 to 0.75 inches of rainfall recorded nearby.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall caused an anchor became loose leading to a power outage to 1400 people. A nearby CWOP station reported a rainfall total of 1.49 inches.
Flood Flood
Hereford Road bridge closed due to flooding from San Pedro River.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed by Emergency Management and multiple residents of St.David and Benson with photos on social media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swift water rescue for 5 individuals trapped in car on Gleeson Rd. All individuals rescued with no injury.
Hail Hail
Report of nickel sized hail (0.88 inch in diameter) with an observed wind gust of 51 mph nearby report.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arizona Department of Transportation camera showed an estimated foot of water moving across Apache Pass Road in Bowie, AZ. A nearby rain gauge recorded 0.43 inches of rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ball Rd, Riley Rd, and West Coyote Song Rd in San Simon, AZ closed due to flooding. Roadways closed for an unknown duration of time.
Hail Hail
Estimated hail size of 1.5 inches with hail accumulation covering the roadways of roughly 8 inches deep.
Hail Hail
Photo of 1 inch hail in Benson, AZ.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of overturned semitruck along Interstate 10. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Weather station recorded wind gust of 60 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Riley Rd in San Simon are closed due to flash flooding causing roadway damage for unknown duration of time. A nearby rain gauge reported 0.62 inches of rainfall in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Carr Rd in San Simon are closed due to flash flooding causing roadway damage for unknown duration of time. A nearby rain gauge reported 0.62 inches of rainfall in the area.
Flood Flood
Picture from sheriff showing cars in flooded on Frontier road with water nearly up the height of the tire. This flooding closed the road for an unknown duration of time. A nearby rain gauge recorded 0.08 inches of rainfall.
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm formed over Portal, AZ and produced penny sized with no injury or damage to property.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County official reported vehicle was stuck in flowing water at mile post 5 along Davis Rd east of Tombstone that closed for approximately 9 hours. A nearby rain gauge had 0.12 inches of rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station recorded gust of 60 MPH. This wind was able to loft areas of blowing dust that reduced visibility to 3 to 5 statute miles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video on social media showed flash flooding occurring over roadway. A nearby rain gauge measured 0.27 inches of rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 MPH.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported 3 feet of water moved through a narrow wash that crosses South Miller Lane near Highway 80 in St David AZ.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County Public Health official reported extensive roadway flooding along Courtland Road in Elfrida, AZ.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County Sherriff reported flash flooding along East Madera Road in Sierra Vista resulting in a road closure. The road reopened at 9am on July 23rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County Official reported that Ghost Town Trail Road closed temporarily due to extensive flooding damage between mile post 2.8 and 13.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County Sherriff reported flash flooding along North Moson Road resulting in the entire road being closed between Charleston Road and Highway 90 in Sierra Vista. Photo showed at least a foot of fast moving water flowing over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County reported Kings Highway closed at milepost 5.1 due to flooding. Unknown reopen time.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cochise County reported Kings Highway closed at milepost 5.1 due to flooding. Unknown reopen time.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Photos from trained spotters and media on social media showed a funnel cloud in the Sierra Vista and Hereford area with no injuries or damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported a 4 inch tree limb branch snapped due to thunderstorm winds.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms resulted in street flooding along 8th street in Douglas. Nearby rain gauge reported 0.66 inches of rainfall.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall caused the closure of Kings Highway at MP 5.1 near Douglas, AZ. A nearby gauge reported 1.15 inches of rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported flash flooding across roadway. With a nearby measured rainfall of 1.18 inches in 30 minutes.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 34 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 5 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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