Rich storm history
Storm events recorded in Rich, Utah between 1950 and 2025.
29
Total events
2
Tornadoes
2
Hail
3
Floods
0
Deaths
$365K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The FW8325 Garden City 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Otter Creek mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the East Bearlake mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The SR-16 @ MP1 mesonet station recorded an initial peak wind gust of 66 mph at 6:40 pm MST. After a brief period of slightly sub-severe wind gusts, a gust of 61 mph was recorded at 7:10 pm MST followed by a final severe wind gust of 58 mph at 7:20 pm MST. These gusts were the re…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The East Bearlake 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The East Bearlake mesonet station 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The high elevation Otter Creek mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 76 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 Otter Creek automated weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An observer reported 3 feet of rocks, mud, and water flooded into a ranch basement and nearly moved a second home off its foundation near the Crawford Mountains.
Flood Flood
Basement flooding occurred in 3 homes in Randolph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 45 mph was recorded at the Bear Lake sensor. Wind damage was reported near Bear Lake and in Garden City, including large tree limbs that were damaged and roof shingles that were blown off of a house.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and snowmelt overwhelmed drainage systems in portions of Rich County. A 10 to 15 foot section of a canal was breached near Garden City, leading to flooding in several homes. Eleven homes were also flooded in Laketown, and water flowed over multiple area roadways, inclu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 69 mph was recorded at the Otter Creek RAWS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Otter Creek RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 64 mph. In addition, the Rich County sheriff reported that a large tree was knocked over in Woodruff.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a mobile home was blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 51 knot gust of wind was recorded at Otter Creek RAWS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Otter Creek RAWS
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm deposited 3/4 inch hail about 3 miles south of Randolph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Microburst winds uprooted several trees and downed power lines near the town of Woodruff.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Waterspout Waterspout
A spotter observed a waterspout on the Utah portion of Bear Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Waterspout Waterspout
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Tornado F1 Tornado
Tornado F1 Tornado
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |