How many tornadoes has Provo, UT had?
Provo has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Provo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Provo was an EF0 on September 7, 2013.
When is tornado season in Provo?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Provo, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Provo.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
10
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Provo
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
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
2
1970s
2
1980s
2
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
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Provo been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Provo from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Provo
Costliest Tornado
F0 on September 13, 1982 — 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 Provo
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Provo, with 2 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Provo record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Provo, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Provo is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Provo 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 Provo, UT had?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Provo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Provo?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Provo, 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 Provo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Provo was an EF0 on September 7, 2013.
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