Tornado History
Salt Lake Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Salt Lake, Utah. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1965 through 2001, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $170.2M, with 1 deaths and 80 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Salt Lake, Utah
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Salt Lake, Utah with 1 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 4.3 miles in Salt Lake, Utah
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Salt Lake, Utah
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Feb 9, 1965
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Salt Lake, Utah, August is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1989 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1999 with at least $170.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1999 | F2 | Salt Lake, Utah | 4.3 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 80 | $170.0M |
| February 9, 1965 | F2 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.1 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 10, 1989 | F1 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.2 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 2, 1989 | F1 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 8, 1989 | F1 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 25, 2000 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 8, 1998 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| September 12, 1998 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 9, 1986 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| August 16, 1990 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.2 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 30, 1992 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 5, 1993 | F0 | Salt Lake, Utah | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.