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South Jordan, UT Tornado History — 24 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Jordan, UT had?

South Jordan has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near South Jordan?

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

When is tornado season in South Jordan?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Jordan, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 24 tornadoes on record near South Jordan.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
24
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 South Jordan

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 South Jordan

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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 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 11
EF1 10
EF2 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 3
Jun 2
Jul 4
Aug 5
Sep 4
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near South Jordan

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

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

Notable Tornadoes Near South Jordan

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 South Jordan

The 1990s were the busiest decade near South Jordan, with 11 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The South Jordan record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Jordan, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Jordan is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Jordan 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 South Jordan, UT had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Jordan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near South Jordan?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of South Jordan was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in South Jordan?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Jordan, 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 South Jordan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Jordan was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Jordan?
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