State history
Tornadoes in Utah
Utah averages 2 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 2 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1999 Salt Lake City F2 — significant.
- Various weak events — annual.
- 2016 outbreak events — multiple.
Major cities
Salt Lake City metro
1.2M. 1999 event.
West Valley City
135k. Metro SLC.
Provo
115k.
West Jordan
115k. Metro SLC.
Orem
95k.
Sandy
95k. Metro SLC.
NWS coverage
NWS Salt Lake City
N-central UT.
NWS Grand Junction CO
E UT.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.