11,973
Recorded events
29
Counties covered
238
Direct deaths
$1.1B
Property damage
Utah severe weather history covers 11,973 recorded events across 29 counties between 1953 and 2026.
The Utah severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 20.0% of everything logged statewide across 29 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 238 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Utah severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 2,390 | 29 | 7 | $68.3M | 1956–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 1,656 | 0 | 20 | $13.6M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 1,639 | 0 | 10 | $6.8M | 1996–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 1,206 | 29 | 43 | $156.5M | 1996–2026 |
| High Wind | 1,135 | 0 | 4 | $127.7M | 1996–2026 |
| Drought | 1,019 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2002–2026 |
| Winter Weather | 822 | 0 | 1 | $3.8M | 2003–2026 |
| Hail | 628 | 29 | 0 | $6.8M | 1957–2026 |
| Flood | 185 | 27 | 6 | $348.1M | 1996–2025 |
| Dense Fog | 170 | 0 | 6 | $1.3M | 2002–2026 |
| Frost/Freeze | 169 | 0 | 0 | $100K | 2003–2025 |
| Tornado | 146 | 26 | 1 | $177.1M | 1953–2026 |
| Heavy Rain | 133 | 24 | 0 | $2.3M | 1996–2025 |
| Wildfire | 132 | 5 | 11 | $121.2M | 1997–2025 |
| Avalanche | 101 | 0 | 80 | $259K | 1998–2026 |
| Debris Flow | 90 | 13 | 0 | $12.7M | 2004–2025 |
| Lightning | 75 | 21 | 22 | $1.8M | 1996–2024 |
| Strong Wind | 54 | 1 | 5 | $298K | 2003–2026 |
| Funnel Cloud | 53 | 19 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2024 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 40 | 0 | 0 | $60K | 1998–2013 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 36 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2011–2025 |
| Blizzard | 34 | 0 | 3 | $40.0M | 1997–2014 |
| Excessive Heat | 28 | 0 | 3 | $0 | 2020–2024 |
| Heat | 9 | 0 | 8 | $0 | 2005–2021 |
| Dust Storm | 7 | 0 | 8 | $300K | 2003–2025 |
| Lake-Effect Snow | 6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2008–2013 |
| Ice Storm | 6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2005–2019 |
| Waterspout | 3 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 1996–1998 |
| Dust Devil | 1 | 1 | 0 | $1K | 2014–2014 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Tooele County | 821 | 2 |
| Salt Lake County | 507 | 5 |
| Washington County | 424 | 26 |
| Utah County | 304 | 4 |
| Box Elder County | 289 | 1 |
| Kane County | 254 | 7 |
| Grand County | 236 | 5 |
| San Juan County | 217 | 1 |
| Wayne County | 189 | 0 |
| Garfield County | 188 | 5 |
| Davis County | 181 | 1 |
| Weber County | 169 | 1 |
| Cache County | 113 | 0 |
| Iron County | 111 | 0 |
| Uintah County | 109 | 0 |
| Emery County | 107 | 4 |
| Duchesne County | 97 | 3 |
| Beaver County | 79 | 0 |
| Millard County | 75 | 0 |
| Carbon County | 61 | 3 |
| Sevier County | 57 | 1 |
| Juab County | 57 | 0 |
| Wasatch County | 51 | 2 |
| Summit County | 51 | 6 |
| Daggett County | 44 | 1 |
Full index
Every county in Utah
- Tooele County
- Salt Lake County
- Washington County
- Utah County
- Box Elder County
- Kane County
- Grand County
- San Juan County
- Wayne County
- Garfield County
- Davis County
- Weber County
- Cache County
- Iron County
- Uintah County
- Emery County
- Duchesne County
- Beaver County
- Millard County
- Carbon County
- Sevier County
- Juab County
- Wasatch County
- Summit County
- Daggett County
- Sanpete County
- Rich County
- Morgan County
- Piute County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Utah?
11,973 events are on record across Utah, covering 29 counties between 1953 and 2026.
Which county in Utah has the most severe weather on record?
Tooele County leads Utah with 821 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Utah severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Utah Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/utah/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.