Duchesne County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
99
All events
3
Deaths
$1.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Duchesne County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thunderstorms that developed over the northeast portion of Utah produced a high elevation tornado, large hail, and microburst winds. The tornado occurred in the extreme eastern portion of the county in the Ashley National Forest. The tornado moved from southwest to northeast, tou…
In an area already experiencing river flooding, heavy rainfall caused flash flooding near Tabiona. The primary road damage was along State Route 35, where a gulch running under the road was heavily backed up for hundreds of yards, and the pressure from the backup eventually washe…
Boy scout killed by lightning strike
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Dry Ridge mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 61 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 @ Starvation mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 66 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the US-40 at Starvation mesonet site.
Flood Flood
The Utah Department of Transportation reported a mud flow up to 2 feet deep across U.S. Highway 191 near milepost 288.
Flood Flood
There were reports of ponding of water on U.S. Highway 40 between Duchesne and Roosevelt.
Hail Hail
Social media photos showed quarter-sized hail in Bridgeland. Time is estimated from RADAR.
Hail Hail
Social media posts indicated quarter-sized hail in Myton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at the US-40 @ Starvation mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by the Roosevelt Municipal Airport AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 @ Starvation mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 60 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain resulted in multiple mudslides and debris flows across U.S. Highway 191 between Helper and Duchesne, resulting in highway closure from milepost 259 to milepost 290 until the following morning.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Debris from the East Fork Burn Scar crossed Rock Creek Road below Upper Stillwater Reservoir.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Videos and reports of flooding and mudslides in Indian Canyon near mile post 278.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 at MP 66 Fruitland mesonet station recorded an initial peak gust of 64 mph at 2:20 pm MST, and a subsequent strong gust of 58 mph at 2:30 pm MST. These gusts were a result of outflow winds associated with a cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Hail Hail
Public photos indicated approximately nickel-sized hail near Tabiona.
Hail Hail
A public video showed multiple half-dollar-sized hailstones near Tabiona. Time estimated by radar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
UDOT reported a debris flow / mudslide over US-191 near MP 262, resulting in road closure for cleanup.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A large debris flow originating off of the Dollar Ridge Fire burn scar passed through the Strawberry Pinnacles area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 58 mph was measured by the PleasantValley - Agrimet PLVU sensor as a shower moved over the site during the late afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Indian Canyon Summit mesonet station recorded a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind gust of 68 mph at Yellowstone Drainage RAWS.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado developed near the summit of US-191 and Argyle Canyon Road in remote southwestern Duchesne County at about 9200 feet. Sporadic damage is noted in this area as it moved north over a ridge line and into a valley adjacent to US-191 along Indian Canyon. The tornado then des…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An isolated severe wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Duchesne Municipal Airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A debris flow moved across a road in Timber Canyon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement officials reported a debris flow moved through the Pinnacles and Promised Land Resort areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Five Mile automated weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 67 mph. The gust appeared to be associated with a microburst from a decaying thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Fruitland 3 ESE station recorded a peak wind gust of 69 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 @ Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Roosevelt Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 at MP 66 Fruitland sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 @ Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Dollar Ridge Fire burn scar produced a debris flow that impacted the Promised Land Resort. Many area roadways were blocked, and water rescues of 12 people occurred.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was reported in Altamont.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Dollar Ridge Fire burn scar produced a large flash flood for areas downstream along the Strawberry River. In the Camelot Resort area, 30 adults and 13 children were trapped by the water and debris, and had to be rescued by law enforcement, while nearly a dozen…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 57 mph was reported at US-40 at Starvation Reservoir.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at the Roosevelt Municipal Airport AWOS.
Flood Flood
Flash flooding was reported across Roosevelt, with the worst flooding along State Street. Multiple homes and businesses experienced flood damage, though most of the residential flooding occurred in yards and driveways. In addition, water flowed across U.S. Route 40, and water was…
Hail Hail
Hail with an estimated diameter of one inch was reported near Fruitland.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-sized hail was reported north of Duchesne.
Hail Hail
Hail approximately 1 inch in diameter was reported near Neola.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was observed and photographed in the Pariette Wetlands south of Myton, Utah.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Five Mile RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 64 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Five Mile RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 76 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail ranging from dime sized to nickel sized was observed in both Bluebell and Myton.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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