Tooele, UT Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
[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
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 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
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.