Is there a tornado warning in Sedona, Arizona?

Yes. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Tornado Warning at 9:30 AM MST that includes Sedona and Red Rock State Park. It runs until 10:00 AM MST.

What is happening near Sedona?

At 9:30 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near Village of Oak Creek, 6 miles south of Sedona. It was moving north at 55 mph, and radar showed rotation.

What impacts does the warning mention?

The warning mentions a tornado and quarter size hail. It says flying debris will be dangerous, mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.

Tornado Warning for Sedona and Yavapai County, AZ: Oct 22, 2026

Key facts

Alert: Tornado Warning (extreme)
Issued by: National Weather Service, Flagstaff AZ
Areas: Yavapai, AZ
Places: Sedona, Red Rock State Park
In effect: until 10:00 AM MST, Oct 22, 2026
Detection: Radar indicated

The red outline is the area the National Weather Service put under the tornado warning. Source: NWS alert polygon. Not to scale with roads.

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What the National Weather Service says

“Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Tornado Warning, 9:30 AM MST Oct 22, 2026 · official alert

“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Tornado Warning, 9:30 AM MST Oct 22, 2026 · official alert

What to do

Move now to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building, away from windows. Stay there until the warning ends or the National Weather Service says it is safe.

If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, go to the closest substantial shelter. Protect yourself from flying debris.

If you are near State Route 89A between mile markers 365 and 371, the warning says this stretch is included. Do not wait to see the storm before taking shelter.

Context

FEMA flood-insurance records show 470 claims in Yavapai County from 1978 to 2026, as of September 9, 2026. These counts cover only insured properties and flood damage, not tornado damage.

FEMA declared a disaster in Yavapai County on March 18, 2010, for severe winter storms and flooding. It is a past event and does not describe today's warning.

Updates

9:50 AM MST The tornado warning is no longer in effect.
9:30 AM MST NWS Flagstaff AZ issued the tornado warning until 10:00 AM MST.

History here

Yavapai County: 470 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.

Yavapai County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding

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Questions

Is there a tornado warning in Sedona, Arizona?: Yes. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Tornado Warning at 9:30 AM MST that includes Sedona and Red Rock State Park. It runs until 10:00 AM MST.
What is happening near Sedona?: At 9:30 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near Village of Oak Creek, 6 miles south of Sedona. It was moving north at 55 mph, and radar showed rotation.
What impacts does the warning mention?: The warning mentions a tornado and quarter size hail. It says flying debris will be dangerous, mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.

Sources

NWS Flagstaff AZ: Tornado Warning, Oct 22, 2026 weather.gov
FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov

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