Weather Alerts Map

Yuma County weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Yuma County, AZ. The most serious is a flood warning.

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 738 alerts that included Yuma County, roughly 74 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (170 from 2016 to 2025). No tornado warnings were recorded here in that period. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Yuma County

Flood Warning

Maricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZUntil · NWS Phoenix AZ

FLOOD WARNING FOR THE UPSTREAM RELEASE OF PAINTED ROCK DAM ON THE GILA RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY

Full alert text
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are
likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 724 PM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue with
flow peaking at 3000 cfs. A streamflow gauge immediately
downstream  also indicated a stage of 9.93 feet.
- Flooding is expected along the Gila River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Map data: NWS, OpenFreeMap, OpenStreetMap

Recent alerts in Yuma County

IssuedAlertArea
Nov 13, 9:24 PM ESTFlood WarningMaricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZ

Yuma County alert history

Alert events that included Yuma County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Flood Advisory1705September 29, 2026
Flash Flood Warning1211September 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning10514October 11, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning659October 7, 2026
Dust Storm Warning641September 17, 2026
Wind Advisory523October 16, 2026
Extreme Heat Watch426October 7, 2026
Flood Watch310November 21, 2025
Red Flag Warning222June 26, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory201January 8, 2026
Freeze Warning130January 22, 2025
Fire Weather Watch112June 26, 2026
Flood Warning91November 10, 2026
Freeze Watch70January 22, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch50October 5, 2021
High Wind Warning10August 20, 2023

Tornado history in Yuma County

12 tornadoes have been recorded in Yuma County since 1950, injuring 1 people. That ranks 10 of 15 counties in Arizona. The most recent was on October 13, 2018 (rated EF0).

EF0: 7EF07EF1: 4EF14EF2: 1EF21EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Yuma County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 17, 1959F2Yuma County0.1 mi200 yd01
September 22, 1987F1Yuma County0.5 mi10 yd00
July 31, 1983F1Yuma County0.2 mi20 yd00
September 13, 1966F1Yuma County0.1 mi10 yd00
September 18, 1972F1Yuma County0.1 mi10 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 13, 2018EF0Yuma County0.1 mi50 yd00
August 10, 2006F0Yuma County10 mi50 yd00
September 22, 1987F1Yuma County0.5 mi10 yd00
September 22, 1987F0Yuma County0.5 mi10 yd00
July 31, 1983F1Yuma County0.2 mi20 yd00

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