Funnel Cloud in Utah

Events

53

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Damage

None recorded

• Winter Weather in Utah, June 16 to 18, 20141 death · 2 eventsA moist and unseasonably cold storm system brought widespread valley rain and mountain snow to much of Utah, with snow levels dropping to 6000 feet. The biggest impact from this storm was the death of a hiker who was unprepared for the weather conditions.
• Flash Flooding and Debris Flow in Utah, September 10 to 14, 2013$1.2 million · 1 in hail · 16 eventsA Pacific storm system, combined with deep subtropical moisture, produced widespread heavy precipitation across Utah. This led to flooding across many parts of the state, with significant damages reported in several locations.
• Tornado in Utah, August 20, 19986 injured · $12,000 · F1 · 2 eventsA tornado touched down in the Weber Memorial Campground in eastern Weber county. 6 people camping were injured from flying debris. A funnel cloud was observed in the Wellsville area in Cache county.
• Winter Storm and High Wind in Utah, November 8 to 11, 2012$180,000 · 64 kt wind · 14 eventsA strong winter storm moved into Utah beginning November 8, bringing gusty winds, heavy snow, and even a funnel cloud to the state.
• Hail and Heavy Rain in Utah, June 7, 1998$270,000 · 0.75 in hail · 3 eventsSevere thunderstorms with hail, heavy downpours and strong winds ripped through Utah county. Homes were flooded in the Orem area. Several funnel clouds were spotted in the Provo area. A roof collapsed on a health club due to the winds and heavy rain.
• Flash Flood and Flooding in Utah, June 10, 1997$159,000 · 2 in hail · 11 eventsOn this date an upper level low pressure system caused an outbreak of severe weather across the state. There were numerous reports of large hail. With a few severe thunderstorms microburst winds and flash flooding also occurred.
• Tornado and Heavy Snow in Utah, June 4 to 5, 1998$97,000 · F0 · 6 eventsA storm caused mountain snow and valley rain in northern Utah. From .75-1.5" of rain fell along the Wasatch Front with several homes in Weber and Davis county experiencing flood damage. 13" of snow fell at the Snowbird Ski Resort.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Utah, June 3, 1998$53,000 · 56 kt wind · 5 eventsSevere thunderstorms developed over northern Utah on this date. Hail, microburst winds and funnel clouds were all observed. Lightning sparked a house fire in Orem and caused extensive damage. Downed trees and power lines were also noted.
• Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Utah, June 26 to 30, 202277 kt wind · 26 eventsAn increase of monsoonal moisture resulted in multiple storms with microburst wind gusts in northern Utah, as well as flash flooding in portions of southern Utah.
• Flash Flood and Hail in Utah, September 29, 2004$23,000 · 0.01 in hail · 3 eventsAn early season storm system brought a strong but fast moving cold front through southern Utah and northern Arizona. This front produced a line of severe thunderstorms that moved through southwest Utah.
• Flash Flood in Utah, September 10, 1998$22,000 · 2 eventsA funnel cloud was reported by a pilot (pirep) just northwest of Delta. Heavy thunderstorm rains caused flash flooding in eastern Washington county. Several roads were closed due to debris and flood waters. 1.59" of rain fell at the Zion National Park Headquarters that afternoon.
• Hail in Utah, June 3, 20231 in hail · 4 eventsThunderstorms brought hail to portions of northern Utah.
• Funnel Clouds in Utah, April 7, 19982 events2 funnel clouds were spotted just south of the Great Salt Lake near Magna.
• Funnel Clouds in Utah, August 11, 19992 eventsA funnel cloud was spotted near Ben Lomond in Weber County.
• Damaging Wind in Utah, June 2, 200560 kt wind · 2 eventsWinds blew down a tree which toppled power lines creating a power outage.
• Damaging Wind in Utah, May 27 to 29, 202251 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorms produced an isolated severe wind gust and a cold air funnel.
• Damaging Wind in Utah, May 25, 202450 kt wind · 2 eventsA shortwave trough and associated cold front moved through the region, resulting in isolated reports of strong and damaging wind gusts. Additionally, reports and pictures were received of a funnel cloud in central Utah.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, September 16, 19961 eventSeveral funnel clouds were observed by the public and local officials in Utah county during the late morning hours. A thunderstorm periodically spun-down these small vortices as it moved from Utah Lake, east over Payson and then dissipated over Salem.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, June 13, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was spotted 8 miles east of the Michael Airfield on the Dugway Proving Grounds by a military forecaster. The funnel was described as a "narrow rope" that never touched the ground.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, June 9, 19971 eventA ranger at the Golden Spike National Monument in Promontory reported a funnel cloud 1/2 mile south of the visitor center. The cloud lasted for 10 minutes but never touched the ground.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, June 6, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was spotted over the eastern slopes of the Oquirrh Mountains by an off-duty forecaster. The cloud rapidly dissipated without incident.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, July 22, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was spotted over Lake Powell on this date.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, October 4, 19981 eventA spotter observed a funnel cloud over the northern portion of Utah Lake.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, April 6, 19981 event2 funnel clouds (cold core) were observed over the southern end of the Tooele Army Depot.
• Funnel Cloud in Utah, June 10, 19981 eventA funnel cloud was observed near Nephi.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.