Lower Washington County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2021 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
11
All events
3
Deaths
$50K
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Around 430 p.m., three paddleboarders were near the dock at Quail Creek Reservoir when gusty winds pushed them away from the dock. They were not wearing life vests. Two of the people were able to swim back and reach the shore, but a third person was later found unconscious and un…
A 56-year-old woman was hiking on a trail near Quail Creek State Park and reportedly ran out of water. When found by first responders the woman was unresponsive, and despite attempting life-saving measures, she ultimately did not survive. Temperatures nearby look to have peaked b…
At approximately 2:30 pm MST, park rangers and search and rescue units from local law enforcement found and began treating two hikers in Snow Canyon State Park who were suffering from heat exhaustion. While treating the injured hikers, the units were notified by a passerby of an …
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at the White Reef mesonet site. An additional wind gust of 60 mph was recorded by the SR-7 at MP 19.5 Sand Hollow mesonet site.
Wildfire Wildfire
A brush fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. along Interstate 15 near Leeds. Wind gusts at an automated weather station near Leeds were from the northeast at around 45 mph. The northbound lanes of Interstate 15 were closed around 10:30 a.m. Lanes were opened shortly after 12:00 p.…
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 76 mph was recorded at the White Reef mesonet site and the St George Regional Airport AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A snowfall accumulation of 2.5 inches with 0.16 inches of snow water equivalent was observed at Diamond Valley. St. George received 2.0 inches of snow.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
LANDSPOUT. Location: 37.070N, 113.630W. A video posted to social media showed a landspout tornado near Tonaquint Drive in St. George. No damage was reported. Time estimated from radar.
High Wind High Wind
The St George Regional Airport AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heat event occurred with daytime high temperatures as high as 114 degrees at St George, and little overnight relief, with low temperatures in the 70s to as warm as 80 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
An unusually early heat wave developed, with daily high temperatures up to 105 degrees at St. George, and warm overnight temperatures in the 70s.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
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