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Taylorsville, UT Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Taylorsville, UT had?

Taylorsville has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Taylorsville?

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

When is tornado season in Taylorsville?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylorsville, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Taylorsville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
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 Taylorsville

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 Taylorsville

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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

1950s 1
1960s 3
1980s 4
1990s 10
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 8
EF2 3

Tornadoes by Month

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

Casualties on Record Near Taylorsville

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

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Taylorsville

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 Taylorsville

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Taylorsville, with 10 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Taylorsville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Taylorsville, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Taylorsville is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, UT had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Taylorsville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Taylorsville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Taylorsville was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Taylorsville?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Taylorsville was an EF1 on September 2, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Taylorsville?
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