Pinal County, Arizona
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
78
Hail reports
157
Floods since 1996
740
All events
9
Deaths
$36.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pinal County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 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.
Heavy rainfall from Norbert extended into the early afternoon hours. Several additional swift water rescues occurred. One occurred in the Pima Wash on Rudasill Rd between 1st Avenue and Oracle Road, where a single occupant was successfully rescued after his vehicle was swept off …
Strong thunderstorms developed across the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on July 29th. Due to the very humid and unstable nature of the airmass, the storms were able to produce locally heavy rainfall with rates in excess of …
A Gilbert man and his 9-year-old son drowned Saturday crossing a wash flooded with up to 6 feet of water. A Pinal county Sherif's Office spokesman said they were on an unmaintained road when they reached the wash about 2:30 pm and entered it. The current rolled the SUV. Two other…
Around 1.50 to 1.75 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, with isolated reports of 1.90 inches. The Bonito Wash flooded several homes in the Campo Bonito area. Along the Canada del Oro Wash, the Rancho Solano gauge recorded a 9 foot rise of water. Several houses sustained flood dama…
A 17 year-old girl was killed and her 3 year-old nephew was burned .
A severe thunderstorm moved into the far northern part of the city of Casa Grande, and overturned a mobile home which pinned a small child underneath. The little girl later died of her injuries. The very strong thunderstorm winds also downed power lines and blew down a medium-siz…
Local media reported a home was struck by lightning near Hunt Highway and Peace Pipe Place. The home caught fire and was fully destroyed. No injuries were reported.
Widespread rain occurred on July 24 and 25 in the Santa Cruz River watershed in Pinal County and upstream in much of eastern Pima County with 48 hour rain totals of 3 to 4 inches common. High flows in the river traveled downstream into Greene Wash. A levee breached in the wash ne…
About 90 mobile homes damaged or destroyed at Las Casitas trailer park. One third of them were blown off their foundations. About 150 people evacuated due to damage and numerous gas leaks. Unknown number of people had minor injuries. Numerous trees were blown down and about a mil…
Local areas of heavy rainfall developed within a tropical-like environment across much of south-central Arizona. Locally windy conditions preceded the showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon hours. A rather narrow band of heavy rain developed over mainly rural areas o…
Flood Flood
Pinal County Sherriff reported water rescue in flood waters most of the way up the stranded car. Rescue was on Battaglia Drive between Highway 87 and La Palma road. Battaglia Drive was reported to have been already closed due to flood waters. Rainfall occurred afternoon of Octobe…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Webcam shows water over bankfull at the McClellan Wash at the Central Arizona Project Wash.
Hail Hail
Two-inch diameter hail measured at the area of U.S. 60 and South Idaho Road in Apache Junction. No damages or injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swift water rescue near the intersection of East 4th Avenue and South Tomahawk Road along Weekes Wash in Apache Junction. No injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple social media images posted showed flooding around the Ak-Chin Village area. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of at least 15 homes flooded in the Queen Valley area just south of Whitlow Canyon, with at least two homes considered destroyed due to the high water levels. A search and rescue operation was performed. No injuries reported.
Flood Flood
Vehicle trapped in floodwaters requiring the occupants to be rescued in the area of Murphy and Steen Roads in the city of Maricopa. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed powerlines reported along North Desert Sky Road in Florence. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor wind damage reported at the corner of North Dogwood Road and Jakes Lane in Florence. A few broken windows. Report of a gustnado on the leading edge of the storm. No injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video showed major flooding at North Gary Road about 1/4 mile north San Tan Foothills High School in Queen Creek with approximately 2 feet of rushing water and cars stranded. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video showed about 6-12 inches of water flowing along Main Street in Florence. No damages or injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video showed considerable flow along Hunt Highway in Florence with a vehicle stuck in the floodwaters. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
Hail Hail
Ping pong sized hail reported in Florence. No damages or injuries reported.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Pinal County Emergency Manager reported debris flow that caused mud and debris to flow to an estimated 4 homes along Mt Lemmon Highway and Cody Loop Road, with one home being impacted by the mud and debris. Time of debris flow was estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Social media post of photo with 1 inch diameter hail. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter in San Manuel reported dime sized hail (0.75 inches in diameter).
Hail Hail
Several photos and videos showing quarter size hail in San Manuel.
Hail Hail
Photo and video of numerous 1 inch hail stones.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Approximately 5-7 downed power poles on Attaway Road between Arizona Farms Road and Judd Road in San Tan Valley. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing based on radar. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines along East Magma Road in San Tan Valley. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Surface weather station AZM05 in Coolidge measured a 61 mph peak gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines along Thornton Road between Peters Road and Selma Highway in Casa Grande. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media video of cars stuck in flooded waters on frontage road along Interstate-10 north of Red Rock. A nearby rain gauge reported 1.83 inches of rainfall fell in 24 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged equipment causing power outage to 22 customers for an unknown duration of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged equipment causing power outage to 8 customers for an unknown duration of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damaged power equipment causing a power outage to 1253 customers for an unknown duration of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Images showed power poles toppled near Gold Canyon. Location and timing based on outage map report. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines in Apache Junction. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
Flood Flood
Several roads across the city of Maricopa had standing water from the multiple hours of rain that fell between 12:30 am and 5 am MST. Doppler radar as well as rain gauges measured total rainfall amounts in excess of 2 inches throughout the entire time span. Flooding overall was m…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Salt River Project Observing Station located in Coolidge measured a wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed powerlines reported near the intersection of East Randolph Road and North La Palma Road in Coolidge, resulting in a road closure. Timing estimated based on radar. Wind gusts were estimated between 55-60 mph with a reporting site nearby measuring a peak gust of 58 mph. No i…
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail reported along Highway 60 at Top of the World. No damages nor injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed powerlines reported on SR-287, between Main St and Valley Farms Rd in Florence, leading to a closure of the highway. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down in several sectors of Apache Junction. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several downed Power lines in a squared area encompassing South Mountain Road to South Delaware Drive and West Southern Avenue to East Broadway Road in Apache Junction. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on SR-87 Northbound near N Hashan Kehk Rd in Sacaton. No damages nor injuries were reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2 |
| 2021 | 54 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985 | 6 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 3 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
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