Emery County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
19
Hail reports
51
Floods since 1996
108
All events
4
Deaths
$1.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Emery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
A significant flood wave carrying debris moved down Bear Creek Canyon, sweeping away mining vehicles at the Gentry Mountain Mine. Several miners were caught in the flood waters, with one miner able to save himself by clinging to a tree a quarter mile down the drainage. Another mi…
Flash flooding occurred in Little Wild Horse, Bell, Crack, and Dang Canyons, with two confirmed fatalities.
A 56-year-old man was with his family near the Wedge Overlook in the San Rafael Desert when he was struck by lightning. CPR was performed by family members and emergency personnel who responded to the scene, but he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Huntington SW 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Goblin Valley State Park rangers reported all area dry washes and slot canyons were running. Chute Canyon wash was flooding across Wild Horse road. Time estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emery county emergency management reported an ongoing flood and search and rescue operation in Little Wildhorse Slot Canyon. Water was at least 1 to 2 feet deep with locally deeper water. Rescue was successful with no significant injuries reported.
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A flash flood occurred in Little Wildhorse Canyon due to heavy rainfall in an area which drains into the narrow canyon. This flash flood trapped multiple groups, forcing these groups to seek higher ground. Search and rescue was notified, and eventually all parties were able to hi…
Heavy rain from a near stationary storm in central Emery County resulted in radar estimated water totals in the 2 to 5 inch range over the span of around one to two hours. This rain fell within the catchment area for the Saleratus Wash. A flood wave form and propagated downstream…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Buckhorn Draw Road was washed out, with a car on road washed a quarter mile down the road. Four people were rescued due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A gauge on the San Rafael River recorded a flood wave around 700 cfs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Orangeville - Agrimet CSDU mesonet station recorded an initial peak wind gust of 62 mph and a subsequent 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
Emery County EM reported multiple trees down along with numerous large branches in Orangeville as a result of strong outflow winds. Time estimated by EM's report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The US-6 at MP 296 Sphinx Siding mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 63 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Time and location are estimated. A flood wave was observed at the Muddy Creek near Emery gauge, with a rise from around 34 cfs to around 700 cfs between 4:45 and 5 p.m. MDT. This flood wave would have then routed into the warned area between 5 and 6 p.m. MDT.
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The Emery County Emergency Manager reported around 2 feet of water was observed flowing through Bell Canyon. Time is estimated by archived radar and MRMS data. Exact location is estimated.
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Flooding was reported on Interstate 70 between mileposts 96 and 103.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Huntington Power Plant reported flash flooding, and debris was reported across state Route 31. Location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell five miles west of exit 131 on Intersate 70.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Little Wildhorse Canyon and Bell Canyon. Several camps were impacted by mud and debris washed downstream.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Debris with mud was reported in Huntington Creek resulting from flow from the Trail Mountain Burn Scar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A debris flow from the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar was observed on Huntington Creek near the Huntington Power Plant.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emery County dispatch reported state Route 29 was impassible from milepost 9 to Joes Valley Reservoir. Up to a foot of mud and debris was deposited across the road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A thunderstorm produced heavy rain over portions of the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar, with a 1-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimate of around 1 inch noted in the immediate vicinity of Millfork Canyon. This resulted in a debris flow that moved through Millfork Canyon, …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A strong thunderstorm produced heavy rainfall, primarily over the high terrain just east of U.S. Highway 191/U.S. Highway 6 near milepost 292. Radar estimates showed roughly 1 to 2 inches of rain over the course of around an hour to an hour and a half. This resulted in a flow of …
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A thunderstorm produced heavy rain over portions of the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar, with a 1-hour Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor rainfall estimate of around 1 inch noted in the immediate vicinity of Crandall Canyon. This resulted in a debris flow that moved through Crandall Canyon, …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 60 mph was measured at the Wellington Ameriflux Site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Manti portable automated weather station, on a ridgetop at 9877 feet, recorded a peak wind gust of 75 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
UDOT reported two flash floods the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar flowed across state Route 31 between milepost 40 and milepost 44.
Tornado EFU Tornado
LANDSPOUT. A video and photos of a landspout tornado near Hungtington was sent to local broadcast media near Huntington.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow from the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar reached the Crandall Canyon Mine parking lot.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 72 mph was recorded by the Monument Peak sensor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Chute Canyon and Little Wild Horse Canyon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The SR-10 at MP 54 Poison Spring Bench sensor recorded a peak gust of 63 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused a large debris flow on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar that clogged retention structures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in the second debris flow of the day on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused a debris flow on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Flattop Mountain RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 69 mph.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain over the Seeley Fire burn scar caused flash flooding and debris flows onto State Route 31.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Rattlesnake Bench sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Flattop Mountain RAWS recorded a peak wind gust of 70 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Park rangers at Goblin Valley State Park reported flash flooding along the Temple Wash, with Temple Mountain Road severely washed out at the Temple Wash crossing. Flood waters from Temple Wash and Chute Canyon also crossed Little Wild Horse Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused a debris flow onto Utah State Route 30, closing the highway for an extended period of time until the debris could be cleared.
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 inches was reported along Utah State Route 31 in Huntington Canyon, and the hail accumulated to a depth of 6 inches on the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused flooding in Hughes Canyon and near Electric Lake in Upper Huntington Canyon. Flooding was reported in the lower portion of Huntington Canyon as well, with mud and rocks covering the road near the Huntington Plant.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding closed Utah State Route 29 between Castle Dale and Joe's Valley, with water and rocks covering the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A large debris flow occurred in Huntington Canyon and flowed onto State Route 31 after heavy rain fell on the Seeley burn scar. Many boulders and trees flowed onto the roadway, with some trees as large as 40 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter. The area with the heaviest impact…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused a debris flow, with debris and water crossing State Route 31 near Huntington. This debris shut down the highway, and the excessive runoff and debris also damaged a small debris dam located upstream.
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter of one inch was reported in Castle Dale.
Flood Flood
Significant flooding impacted Emery County over two days, particularly on the west side of the county. Road damage and high water levels caused multiple highways to close down. State Route 10 closed from Castle Dale to Emery, with many boulders moving onto the road, some as large…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A small debris flow was reported off the Seeley Fire burn scar, with mud moving past the Huntington Power Plant.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
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