Iron County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
53
Floods since 1996
112
All events
0
Deaths
$14.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Iron County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Enoch and Cedar City, with up to 300 homes damaged by flood waters. Water rescues were performed, and cars were swept off the road. Interstate 15 was closed during the event. Numerous roads were eroded by floodwaters, and Fiddlers Canyon was …
Major flash flooding occurred in the cities of Enoch and Cedar City on the afternoon of August 17th. Enoch had the most significant damage, with 110 houses damaged by flood waters, while Cedar City mostly experienced street flooding. About 30 of those 110 houses experienced major…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four power poles reported down along W 2200 N per social media resulting in power outages. Time estimated via radar associated with a 53mph gust to the east of this location. Likely stronger downburst near the area of damage with the 53mph associated with decaying thunderstorm ou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Cedar City Municipal Airport ASOS (KCDC) recorded a wind gust of 58 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 Cedar City Municipal Airport ASOS (KCDC) recorded a wind gust of 59 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 Black Rock 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The LATMER mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 65 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water in Kanarra Falls required several hikers to be rescued. Time is estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The I-15 at MP 62.5 North Cedar City mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 75 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a dry microburst from a low-reflectivity shower moving over the site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Urie hollow 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.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
LANDSPOUT. Location: 37.73, -113.07. Pictures from social media indicated a landspout tornado just west of I-15 between Cedar City and Enoch. Time and location are approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the I-15 at MP 54 Hamiltons Fort mesonet site.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A strong thunderstorm resulted in flash flooding in and around Kanarraville. One house received flood damage from water, mud, and debris per Iron County Emergency Management.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 65 mph was recorded at a New Harmony mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KCDC at Cedar City Municipal Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station UTBLK at I-15 at Black Ridge recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of flooding at a campground in Cedar Canyon. The Cedar Canyon stream gauge reported a significant rise.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Cedar City, impacting the Cedar City Hospital, Iron County Jail, and homes.
Hail Hail
Photos from the fire chief showed accumulating hail of different sizes.
Hail Hail
A multi-vehicle accident was reported with accumulating hail on the interstate. Accumulating hail was reported on other roads near there.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Cedar City Regional Airport ASOS recorded a wind gust of 62 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
Hail Hail
Pictures from social media shared by broadcast media showed hail damage from Cedar City to Enoch. The largest hail was estimated to be ping pong ball-sized.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-sized hail fell in Beryl. Location and time are estimated by radar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall north of Brian Head, with 3-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimates of around 1 to 2.5 inches. This resulted in debris flows over state Route 143 between mileposts 11 and 13, and closure of the road. Additional reports from the publi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Coal Creek. The Coal Creek near Cedar City gauge rose from 8 CFS to 1160 CFS overnight. Several homes within the Flying L Ranches subdivision outside of Cedar City were damaged by floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding carried debris across Old U.S. Highway 91 through Kanarraville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A dike collapse due to heavy rainfall led to a large amount of debris across Old U.S. Highway 91, with the road being closed.
Hail Hail
Penny-sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was reported via social media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Iron County Emergency Manager reported up to 2.5 feet of water on streets in Enoch, as well as water breaching into homes. The water was deepest near Homestead Boulevard. Several homes were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowed across many roadways in Cedar City, including across Interstate 15 near milepost 59.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Iron County Emergency Manager reported flooding in Parowan. Floodwaters moved protective concrete barriers for the power plant and pushed them into the power plant building.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video received showed deep and swift moving water flowing westward down Center Street and 700 E in Paragonah. Flows originated from Red Creek, which empties into Paragonah from the east. Radar estimated up to 2.15 inches of rain upstream over the Red Creek drainage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Interstate 15 at Milepost 62.5 automated weather station recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Iron County Emergency Manager reported six feet of water flowed over a flood control barrier in Paragonah, resulting in flash flooding in the city. Several homes were flooded. Fifty people were stranded in Red Creek Canyon east of the city.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred in a tributary of Shoal Creek. An abandoned pickup truck was observed submerged in the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Urban flash flooding was reported in Cedar City. A video received via social media showing water flowing down streets near the Ashdown Subdivision.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Social media reports indicated urban flash flooding in Enoch. Radar estimates indicated in excess of 2 inches of rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding washed out the main access road to Old Irontown from State Route 56. Emergency managers stated the road was closed until repaired.
Flash flooding near Lund derailed a Union Pacific Railroad train, forcing 14 cars off of the tracks. Train tracks were determined to be washed out at a small bridge crossing over a normally dry wash. After the train derailed, injured train operators were trapped on top of the ove…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Nine homes were damaged from flooding and debris flows due to heavy rain in the Enoch and Summit areas.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized was reported via social media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding that temporarily closed state Route 14 at milepost 5.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 143 was temporarily closed after heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar resulted in a debris flow that moved over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain on the Brianhead Fire burn scar produced two debris flows that temporarily closed State Route 143.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Utah Department of Transportation reported a debris flow after heavy rain fell over the Brianhead Fire burn scar. The flood waters temporarily closed State Route 143.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along Parowan Creek spilled over onto Interstate 15, temporarily closing the right-hand lane of northbound Interstate 15.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple rounds of heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar produced both flash flooding and debris flows. This debris and water first inundated State Route 143, ultimately closing portions of the roadway for multiple days. A second round of rain in the early evening hours fl…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar caused flash flooding along State Routes 143 and 271, temporarily closing these routes due to debris on the roadways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar caused widespread flash flooding and debris flows. On the south side of the burn near Panguitch Lake, multiple roads were washed out along Clear Creek. On the north end of the burn scar, flooded roads were reported both east and west o…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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