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Orem, UT Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Orem, UT had?

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

When was the most recent tornado near Orem?

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

When is tornado season in Orem?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Orem, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Orem.

At a Glance

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

Recent Tornado Activity Near Orem

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 Orem

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Orem 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 Orem 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 4
1990s 1
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 7
EF1 5

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Orem been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Orem from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Orem

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 December 2, 1970 — 1.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 7, 2013.

What the record shows near Orem

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Orem, with 4 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Orem record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Orem, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Orem is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Orem 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 Orem, UT had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Orem. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Orem?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Orem, with 3 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 Orem?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Orem was an EF0 on September 7, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Orem?
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