Layton, UT Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Layton, UT had?
Layton has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Layton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Layton was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
When is tornado season in Layton?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Layton, with 6 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 Layton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Layton
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Layton since 1950, across 1 event. 90 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 Layton
About Tornadoes in Layton
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.
Since 1950, the area within 25 miles of Layton, Utah has recorded 26 tornadoes according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. While tornadoes are less frequent in Utah than in the central United States, this record demonstrates that the state experiences occasional tornado activity, particularly during the spring and early summer months when atmospheric conditions can support severe thunderstorm development.
The distribution of tornadoes over time shows considerable variation by decade. The 1990s saw the highest concentration with 13 events, while the 1950s, 1970s, and 1980s each recorded only a single tornado. The 2000s brought 3 tornadoes, the 2010s had 1, and 2 have occurred so far in the 2020s. May has been the peak month for tornado activity with 6 events on record, though tornadoes have occurred in other months as well, including late summer events in August and September.
Most tornadoes near Layton have been relatively weak on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which rates tornado intensity from EF0 to EF5 based on damage indicators. Of the 26 recorded events, 15 were rated EF0, 6 were rated EF1, and 4 reached EF2 intensity. One tornado remains unrated in the historical records. The most significant event occurred on August 11, 1999, when an F2 tornado resulted in one fatality and caused $170 in property damage along a 4.3-mile path with a maximum width of 150 yards.
The costliest tornado on record struck on September 22, 2016, producing $2,000,000 in property damage as an EF1 with no fatalities. The widest tornado, measuring 350 yards across, occurred on September 3, 2021, traveling 2.0 miles as an EF1 without causing reported property damage or injuries. The longest-tracked tornado was an F0 on June 5, 1953, which traveled 8.0 miles with a maximum width of 147 yards and caused no reported damage or casualties.