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Lehi, UT Tornado History — 17 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lehi, UT had?

Lehi has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Lehi?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lehi was an EF0 on September 7, 2013.

When is tornado season in Lehi?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lehi, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Lehi.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
17
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Lehi

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Lehi

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Lehi and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 29, 2025 and the most recent on May 29, 2025. It is already counted in the Lehi totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 29, 2025
1 NW Herriman, Salt Lake County, UT
[Landspout] Media sent video received from the public which showed a well defined landspout... with time described as early afternoon. LSR time approximated by satelli (SLC)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 2
1980s 5
1990s 5
2000s 2
2010s 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 10
EF1 6
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Casualties on Record Near Lehi

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Lehi since 1950, across 1 event. 80 injuries have been reported across all events. 1999 was the deadliest year on record near Lehi.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Lehi

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on August 11, 1999 — 1 fatality, 4.3 mi path, 150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on January 10, 1989 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 2, 1970 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 25, 1991 — 10.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 7, 2013.

What the record shows near Lehi

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Lehi, with 5 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Lehi record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lehi, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lehi is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Lehi has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Lehi, UT had?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lehi. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lehi?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lehi was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Lehi?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lehi, 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 Lehi?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lehi was an EF0 on September 7, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lehi?
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