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tornado Tornado Risk in Mesa, AZ

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 4

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
  • 6 events on record in proximity
  • Occurs roughly 0.57 times per year on average

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Flagstaff, AZ WFO Region, US (2024-11-03) — 63 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Mesa is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Mesa Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Mesa

Tornado - Phoenix, AZ WFO Region, US

November 28, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Phoenix, AZ WFO Region, US

September 22, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Flagstaff, AZ WFO Region, US

August 10, 2024 WARNING

34 people exposed; $2M capital exposed

Tornado - Tucson, AZ WFO Region, US

October 14, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Flagstaff, AZ WFO Region, US

November 2, 2024 WARNING

63 people exposed; $6M capital exposed

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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