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Spanish Fork, UT Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Spanish Fork, UT had?

Spanish Fork has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Spanish Fork?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spanish Fork was an Unrated on July 13, 2021.

When is tornado season in Spanish Fork?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spanish Fork, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Spanish Fork.

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 Spanish Fork

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 2
1980s 2
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 6
EF1 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Spanish Fork been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Spanish Fork from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Spanish Fork

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
Unrated on July 13, 2021.

What the record shows near Spanish Fork

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Spanish Fork, with 2 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Spanish Fork record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Spanish Fork, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Spanish Fork is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Spanish Fork is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Spanish Fork 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 Spanish Fork, UT had?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Spanish Fork. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Spanish Fork?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spanish Fork was an Unrated on July 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Spanish Fork?
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