Bountiful, UT Tornado History — 27 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Bountiful, UT had?
Bountiful has had 27 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Bountiful?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bountiful was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
When is tornado season in Bountiful?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bountiful, with 5 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bountiful
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Bountiful
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Bountiful since 1950, across 1 event. 87 injuries have been reported across all events. 1999 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bountiful
About Tornadoes in Bountiful
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Bountiful, Utah has experienced 27 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. While tornadoes are less common in Utah than in the central United States, the area has seen notable activity, particularly during the 1990s when 12 tornadoes were recorded—the highest count of any decade in the historical record.
The majority of tornadoes in the Bountiful area have been relatively weak, with 15 rated EF0 and 8 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. Three tornadoes reached EF2 strength, and one event remains unrated. May has been the most active month with 5 recorded events, though tornadoes have occurred during other times of the year as well. The longest-tracked tornado on record was an F0 that traveled 8.0 miles on June 5, 1953, while the widest reached 350 yards across on September 3, 2021.
The most significant tornado in terms of human impact occurred on August 11, 1999, when an F2 tornado resulted in one fatality. This event had a path length of 4.3 miles and a maximum width of 150 yards, with property damage recorded at $170. The costliest tornado struck on September 22, 2016, when an EF1 tornado caused $2,000,000 in property damage along a 2.9-mile path.
Tornado activity in the region has varied considerably over time. After the active 1990s, the 2000s saw only 2 tornadoes, followed by 1 in the 2010s. The current decade has recorded 2 events through recent years, with the most recent being an EF1 tornado on September 3, 2021 that traveled 2.0 miles with a maximum width of 350 yards but caused no injuries or property damage.