Syracuse, UT Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Syracuse, UT had?
Syracuse has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Syracuse?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Syracuse was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
When is tornado season in Syracuse?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Syracuse, with 6 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Syracuse
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Syracuse been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Syracuse from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 10 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Syracuse
About Tornadoes in Syracuse
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Since 1950, the Syracuse, Utah area has experienced 22 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. These events have been relatively weak in intensity, with 13 rated EF0 and 6 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado strength from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). Two tornadoes reached EF2 intensity, and one event remains unrated in historical records. Notably, none of the tornadoes on record resulted in fatalities.
Tornado activity in the region has varied considerably by decade. The 1990s saw the highest concentration with 11 tornadoes, while the 1950s, 1970s, and 1980s each recorded only a single event. The 1960s documented 3 tornadoes, the 2000s had 2, and both the 2010s and 2020s have recorded 2 events each through the present. May has been the most active month historically, accounting for 6 of the 22 total tornadoes, consistent with the national pattern of spring tornado activity when atmospheric conditions most favor severe thunderstorm development.
The longest-tracked tornado on record occurred on June 5, 1953, when an F0 tornado traveled 8.0 miles with a maximum width of 147 yards, causing no reported damage or injuries. The widest tornado reached 350 yards across on September 3, 2021, an EF1 event that carved a 2.0-mile path but similarly resulted in no property damage or casualties. This September 2021 tornado also stands as the most recent event in the area's records.
The costliest tornado in the Syracuse area's documented history struck on September 22, 2016, when an EF1 tornado caused $2,000,000 in property damage along a 2.9-mile path with a maximum width of 50 yards. Despite the significant property impact, this event also produced no fatalities. The absence of deaths across all recorded tornadoes in the region reflects both the generally lower intensity of these storms and the relatively dispersed population patterns that have characterized much of northern Utah's development over the past seven decades.