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Tooele, UT Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

Utah · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Tooele, UT had?

Tooele has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Tooele?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tooele was an F0 on May 8, 1998.

When is tornado season in Tooele?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tooele, with 2 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Tooele.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

What storm spotters reported near Tooele

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Tooele 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 Tooele 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 2
1980s 4
1990s 6

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 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Tooele been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Tooele from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Tooele

Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 3, 1993 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 30, 1992 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on July 25, 1991 — 10.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on May 8, 1998.

What the record shows near Tooele

The 1990s are the busiest decade on record so far near Tooele, with 6 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Tooele record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tooele, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tooele is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tooele, UT had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tooele. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Tooele?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tooele, with 2 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 Tooele?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tooele was an F0 on May 8, 1998.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tooele?
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