Magna, UT Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Magna, UT had?
Magna has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Magna?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Magna was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
When is tornado season in Magna?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Magna, 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 Magna
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Magna
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Magna since 1950, across 1 event. 82 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 Magna
About Tornadoes in Magna
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 National Weather Service has documented 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magna, Utah, according to data from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This record spans seven decades, with notable clustering in the 1990s when 10 tornadoes occurred in the area. The majority of these events have been relatively weak, with 11 rated EF0 and 8 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornado intensity based on damage. Three tornadoes reached EF2 strength, capable of considerable damage to structures.
August stands out as the peak month for tornado activity near Magna, accounting for 6 of the 22 recorded events. This late-summer pattern differs from the traditional spring peak seen in many parts of the country, reflecting the unique meteorological conditions of the Intermountain West. The most recent tornado occurred on September 3, 2021, an EF1 event that traveled 2.0 miles with a maximum width of 350 yards—also the widest tornado on record for the area—though it caused no reported damage or injuries.
The deadliest tornado in the area's recorded history struck on August 11, 1999, when an F2 tornado resulted in one fatality. This event carved a 4.3-mile path with a maximum width of 150 yards and caused $170 in property damage. The costliest tornado occurred earlier, on May 4, 1993, when an F1 tornado caused $275,000 in damage despite traveling only 0.1 miles with a width of just 13 yards. The longest-track tornado on record was an F1 that traveled 10.0 miles on July 26, 1991, maintaining a width of 100 yards and causing $2,750 in damage.
Tornado activity near Magna has been sporadic across the decades, with only one event recorded in the 1950s and four each in the 1960s and 1980s. After the active 1990s, activity decreased significantly, with just two tornadoes in the 2000s and one in the 2020s to date. While tornadoes are less common in Utah than in the central United States, these records demonstrate that the Magna area does experience periodic tornado events, primarily of lower intensity.