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Tornado History

Mohave Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mohave, Arizona. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1974 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $322K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes16
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$322K
Avg Length1.0 mi
Avg Width63 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Mohave, Arizona

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Mohave, Arizona with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Mohave, Arizona
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Mohave, Arizona
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Nov 22, 1996

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Mohave, Arizona, August is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$275K$28K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $275K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 December 27, 19831983F1 August 6, 19831983F1 August 12, 19761976F1 August 6, 19741974F1 November 22, 19961996F1 April 21, 20012001F0 November 22, 19961996EF0 October 18, 20102010F0 April 26, 19941994F0 July 13, 19951995F0 November 22, 19961996F0 November 22, 19961996EF0 July 27, 20162016EF0 July 24, 20202020Unknown March 14, 1979EFU August 21, 2022© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
December 27, 1983F1Mohave, Arizona0.4 mi50 yd00$250K
August 6, 1983F1Mohave, Arizona0.2 mi20 yd00$25K
August 12, 1976F1Mohave, Arizona0 mi33 yd00$2K
August 6, 1974F1Mohave, Arizona1 mi20 yd00N/A
November 22, 1996F1Mohave, Arizona5 mi400 yd00N/A
April 21, 2001F1Mohave, Arizona1 mi50 yd00N/A
November 22, 1996F0Mohave, Arizona2 mi50 yd00$10K
October 18, 2010EF0Mohave, Arizona1.23 mi25 yd00$10K
April 26, 1994F0Mohave, Arizona3 mi20 yd00N/A
July 13, 1995F0Mohave, Arizona0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
November 22, 1996F0Mohave, Arizona0.1 mi50 yd00N/A
November 22, 1996F0Mohave, Arizona0.1 mi100 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.