Yavapai County, Arizona
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
183
Hail reports
352
Floods since 1996
944
All events
10
Deaths
$35.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Yavapai 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Law enforcement reported a car with 2 men trapped in floodwaters in Big Bug Creek at Cordes Lakes. One man was rescued while the other was swept away. The vehicle was later found lodged against a tree about 2 miles from the point of entry into the water. The second occupant was f…
Flood waters swept a vehicle away in a low water crossing on Camino Real near Rocky Knolls Road. The flood water was estimated to be 8 feet deep. The body of the driver was found several days later at the confluence with the Verde River.
Heavy rain (about half an inch in an hour) was a contributing factor to a five-vehicle collision involving fatalities and additional injuries on southbound Interstate 17 at State Route 169.
A 59-year-old man from Cottonwood drowned around 6:30am while attempting to cross Beaver Creek at Reay Road in Rimrock.
Law Enforcement reported flooding along Road Five North in Chino Valley. A woman wading downstream in Granite Creek was washed away by flood waters. Her body was found later that day.
A family of four partially crossed the bed of the Agua Fria River in a truck (SUV) when flash flooding occurred. They became stuck in the flood waters. A swift water rescue was in possible and a helicopter could not be dispatched due to the weather conditions. The 6 year old boy …
Heavy rain caused a vehicle to hydroplane and crash. One person was killed.
Arizona Department of Public Safety reported 5 wrecks due to hail covered road on I-17 near Highway 69. There was one fatality in a wreck on Highway 69 between I-17 and Mayer.
Two young boys fell into the Agua Fria River after it had become flooded with runoff from several thunderstorms in the area. The river bed is usually dry. The older brother was rescued. The younger brother was found laying on the bank about a mile and a half downstream. Attempts …
Hail damaged approximately 1000 cars in shopping centers and car dealerships.
Thunderstorms produce heavy rain over the Goodwin Fire scar. This lead to flash flooding in Big Big Bug Creek and Grapevine Creek which both flow into the Agua Fria River. This lead to a double crest in the flash flood downstream. The flooding started around 1745 in Mayer and 184…
Heavy rain, with rates up to 4 inches in an hour, fell on the Red Rocks on the northwest side of Sedona. With virtually no infiltration, the water quickly flowed into normally dry channels and washes. There were reports of numerous flooded homes, widespread street flooding, over …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County ALERT stream gage on the Agua Fria River below Ash Creek (YAAA3) reported a 2.5 foot rise in 1 hour.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County ALERT stream gage on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch (YAKA3) reported a 3.7 foot rise from 5:00 to 5:40 PM.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on the Agua Fria River (AFHA3) near Dewey-Humboldt measured a 3 foot rise. Peak flow was measured at 458 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County Sheriff reported flash flooding with a swift water rescue along Castle Creek near Castle Hot Springs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock (WBVA3) recored a 4.2 foot rise from 5 am to 7 am Saturday morning. That's an increase in flow from 387 to 2992 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on West Clear Creek near Camp Verde (WCLA3) recorded a 3.6 foot rise from widespread heavy rainfall across the basin. That's an increase in flow from 509 to 4154 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The West Clear Creek stream gauge near Camp Verde (WCLA3) recorded a rapid 6.5 ft rise. That's an increase in flow from 48 to 6039 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported, with a video on social media showing flash flooding from swiftly flowing water and debris on West Clear Creek. This made East Verde Lakes Drive impassable beginning at 5pm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Wet Beaver Creek stream gauge near Rimrock (WBVA3) showed a rapid rise from 2.89 feet at 3 pm to peak in the Moderate Flood Stage category at 11.11 feet at 3:30 pm. This is a rise in flow from 12 to 5068 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The county stream gauge at Mayer (54936 - Big Bug Creek @ SR 69) reported a 4.4 ft rise in 30 minutes, peaking at 1:55 pm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported a water rise greater than 4 feet in normally dry Big Bug Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Agua Fria below Ash Creek county river gauge (54897) measured a 3.75 foot rise between 5:00 pm and 5:50 pm MST with a peak streamflow of 3,354 cfs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS stream gauge on Big Chino Wash near Paulden (BCWA3) measured a 4.1 foot rise (877cfs) in about an hour and a half.
Hail Hail
Public reported, via Facebook, hail up to the size of quarters.
Hail Hail
Public reported, via social media, hail up to the size of quarters.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Cocorahs observer measured 2.80 inches of rain at 4 NNW Paulden. Minor flooding was reported over a private road near Feather Mountain Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS river gauge on the Verde River below Camp Verde (VCVA3) recorded a 4 foot rise (1,650 cfs) in an hour due to heavy rainfall upstream.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Yavapai County ALERT gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch reported a 2.7 foot rise in 15 minutes from heavy rainfall in Big Bug Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS river gauge on the Agua Fria River near Cordes Lakes (AFMA3) reported a 2 foot rise (117 cfs) in 15 minutes due to heavy rainfall along Big Bug Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on Granite Creek (GCRA3) measured a 4.6 foot rise in 30 minutes. A CoCoRaHS observer upstream of the gauge confirmed water nearing a business parking lot in downtown Prescott. The observer measured 2.05 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported seven power poles knocked down or snapped over Salt Mine Road due to strong downburst winds. Power was knocked out for a large area of Camp Verde. Salt Mine Road was closed for over 12 hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on the Agua Fria River near Humboldt (AFHA3) recorded a rise of 5.91 feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported via AZ511.com on the I-17 Southbound lanes near Stoneman Lake Rd.
Hail Hail
Public reported hail up to the size of quarters.
Hail Hail
A social media post showed hail up to the size of quarters. The location has been estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge reported a rise of 5.01 feet on the Agua Fria River near Humboldt.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported a low water crossing at N. Contessa Way flooded and impassible with several feet of flowing water. Radar estimated 1.25-1.75 inches occurred in 30 minutes over the Dry Beaver Creek Basin just north of McGuireville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Cordes Lakes reported at 5.9 foot rise in 45 minutes from thunderstorms upstream along Big Bug Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Yavapai County river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch reported a 6.3 foot rise in 15 minutes. Peak flow was 9,515 cubic feet per second.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office reported a bridge in Spring Valley was impassable with water flowing over the road. A car was also stranded on the bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public sent via social media a video of a flash flood along Big Bug Creek. The person posting the video said it was the highest flow since 2021.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported, via social media, a video of flash flooding in Big Bug Creek across a low water crossing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter sent video and photos of Yuma Wash flooding over N. Reed Road between W Road 4.5 N and W Road 5 N.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Public reported, via Facebook, photos and a video of a landspout tornado in Prescott Valley. The video showed the tornado passing over Pronghorn Ranch Middle School, displacing some roof shingles and lofting a garbage can 50-100 feet into the air. Tornado was rated an EF-0 based …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The rive guage on Granite Creek in Prescott measured over a 6.5 foot rise in one hour betweeb 400 PM and 500 PM. The creek slowly dropped to near normal levels by 500 AM early the next morning.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported 5 miles west of Chino Valley.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 2 |
| 2022 | 69 | 1 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 72 | 0 |
| 2017 | 55 | 0 |
| 2016 | 43 | 0 |
| 2015 | 32 | 0 |
| 2014 | 41 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 | 26 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 3 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 1 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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