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Midvale, UT Tornado History — 25 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Midvale, UT had?

Midvale has had 25 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Midvale?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Midvale was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.

When is tornado season in Midvale?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Midvale, with 5 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 25 tornadoes on record near Midvale.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
25
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Midvale

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Midvale

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Midvale 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 Midvale 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

1950s 1
1960s 4
1970s 1
1980s 4
1990s 11
2000s 2
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 12
EF1 10
EF2 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 3
Jun 3
Jul 4
Aug 5
Sep 4
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Midvale

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Midvale since 1950, across 1 event. 82 injuries have been reported across all events. 1999 was the deadliest year on record near Midvale.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Midvale

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on August 11, 1999 — 1 fatality, 4.3 mi path, 150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 3, 1993 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on September 2, 2021 — 350 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 25, 1991 — 10.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 2, 2021.

What the record shows near Midvale

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Midvale, with 11 of the 25 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Midvale record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Midvale, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Midvale is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Midvale has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Midvale, UT had?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Midvale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Midvale?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Midvale was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Midvale?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Midvale, with 5 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 Midvale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Midvale was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Midvale?
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