Santa Cruz County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Santa Cruz County, AZ right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 710 alerts that included Santa Cruz County, roughly 71 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (313 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 13, 2021. 1 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Santa Cruz County alert history
Alert events that included Santa Cruz County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 313 | 57 | October 22, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 273 | 22 | September 29, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 105 | 38 | November 1, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 8 | 0 | August 22, 2022 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 5 | 5 | August 19, 2026 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 5 | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | July 13, 2021 |
Tornado history in Santa Cruz County
1 tornadoes have been recorded in Santa Cruz County since 1950. That ranks 12 of 15 counties in Arizona. The most recent was on May 9, 2012 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Santa Cruz County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | EF0 | Santa Cruz County | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | EF0 | Santa Cruz County | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Santa Cruz County
- Population: 50,508 (2024 estimate)
- State: Arizona
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 004023 (how to use it)