Payson, UT Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Payson, UT had?
Payson has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Payson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Payson was an Unrated on July 13, 2021.
When is tornado season in Payson?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Payson, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Payson.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Payson
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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
Have any tornadoes near Payson been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Payson from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Payson
What the record shows near Payson
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Payson, with 2 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Payson record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Payson, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Payson is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Payson is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Payson 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.