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Brigham City, UT Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Brigham City, UT had?

Brigham City has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Brigham City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brigham City was an Unrated on July 28, 2021.

When is tornado season in Brigham City?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brigham City, with 4 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

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Brigham City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1980s 2
1990s 5
2000s 1
2010s 1
2020s 1

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.

EF0 7
EF1 3
EF2 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 4
Jun 0
Jul 1
Aug 3
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Brigham City been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Brigham City from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Brigham City

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on September 22, 2016 — $2.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 6, 1981 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 14, 1968 — 4.1 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on July 28, 2021.

About Tornadoes in Brigham City

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.

Brigham City, Utah has experienced 12 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records. The majority of these events have been weak, with 7 rated EF0 and 3 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and resulting damage. Only one tornado reached EF2 intensity, while one recent event remains unrated. Notably, no tornadoes in the area have resulted in fatalities.

Tornado activity near Brigham City has been sporadic across the decades. The 1990s saw the most events with 5 tornadoes, while the 1960s and 1980s each recorded 2 tornadoes. The 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s have each seen just one tornado. May stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence with 4 events, consistent with the spring season when atmospheric conditions across much of the United States become more favorable for severe thunderstorm development and tornado formation.

The costliest tornado on record struck on September 22, 2016, an EF1-rated event that caused $2 million in property damage along a 2.9-mile path with a maximum width of 50 yards. The widest tornado, measuring 100 yards across, occurred on May 6, 1981, though it was rated F1 and caused only $25 in damage along its half-mile track. The longest-tracked tornado traveled 4.1 miles on August 14, 1968, despite being rated F0 with a narrow 10-yard width and no reported damage.

The most recent tornado near Brigham City touched down on July 28, 2021, traveling just 0.2 miles with a 10-yard width. This event caused no damage or injuries and remains unrated. The historical record demonstrates that while tornadoes do occur in the Brigham City area, they have generally been brief, narrow events with limited impact on the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Brigham City, UT had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brigham City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Brigham City?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brigham City, with 4 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Brigham City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brigham City was an Unrated on July 28, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Brigham City?
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