Northern Arizona Event Summaries

Learn about and explore a variety of historical and record-breaking weather and environmental events that have impacted the people, canyons, deserts, and mountains of northern Arizona. Each event summary includes a detailed description of the event, meteorological figures, including radar and satellite, as well as any pictures that were captured during the event by the public or NWS employees. Navigate through the tabs on this page to learn more about past significant weather events in northern Arizona.

The following summaries cover significant severe weather, including tornado and flash flooding, events that have occurred across northern Arizona. Follow each event link for more detailed information on the meteorology and impacts of these events.

Thunderstorms

• Thunderstorm events will be posted here.

Tornadoes

• September 26, 2019: Spring Valley Severe Thunderstorm
• September 27, 2014: Prescott Tornado
• October 6, 2010: Tornado Outbreak

Flash Flooding

• February 15, 2019: Verde Valley Flooding
• July 11-12, 2018: Supai Flooding
• July 19, 2017: Goodwin Fire Scar/Mayer Flooding
• July 15, 2017: Ellison Creek Flooding
• September 10, 2009: Sedona Flooding

The following summaries cover significant environmental impacts caused by wildfire events that have occurred across northern Arizona. Follow each event link for more detailed information on the meteorology and impacts of these events.

2013

• June 28 - July 10, 2013: Yarnell Fire

2010

• June 20-24, 2010: Schultz Fire

The following summaries cover significant winter weather that have occurred across northern Arizona. Follow each event link for more detailed information on the meteorology and impacts of these events.

2019

• February 20-22, 2019: Historic Snowstorm

2010

• December 10, 2010: Heavy Snowfall