San Juan County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
32
Hail reports
69
Floods since 1996
217
All events
1
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in San Juan 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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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.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The second tornado prompted a damage survey conducted by local emergency management and Navajo Nation emergency management, along with local law enforcement. The data from the survey was relayed to the National Weather Service: storm damage was concentrated on an area centered ne…
Tornado EFU Tornado
The first, of the two tornadoes, was short lived as noted by a resident's video footage narration, along with information from local emergency management and law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At 2:30 PM MDT, the mesonet site US-191 at MP 104 Flat Iron recorded a wind gust to 60 mph in association with a passing thunderstorm. Other sensors in the area recorded wind gusts of 45-55 mph in association with the same storm. No reports of damages, injuries, or fatalities wer…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At approximately 5:20 PM MDT, heavy rain in the area north of Mexican Hat, UT, resulting in failed culverts and flash flooding. On State Highway 163, the failed culverts and and heavy rain resulted in water over the road, making them impassable until the water receded. Additional…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A fire-induced tornado occurred at the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah on July 12th. The tornado was rated an EF2 with a path of 100 yards wide and winds estimated at 122 mph, lasting approximately 12 minutes. Storm surveys indicated extensive roof damage to a home and several …
Tornado EFU Tornado
Landspout tornado developed over Flat Iron Mesa, about 10 miles south of Moab in open country. It was first observed from cloud to ground at 1030 MST and lasted about 15 more minutes before their view was obstructed. The landspout appeared to kick up dirt but didn't seem to be an…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along Taylor Canyon on the afternoon of June 4h. This flooding eroded a six food embankment along White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park, and carried sediment all the way to the Green River. Additionally, several washes along Taylor Canyon Road ra…
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm passed over the Fry Canyon area and produced hail up to nickel size.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains from a thunderstorm fell upstream of Indian Creek and Salt Creek Wash between 1630 and 1800. Water flowed through both Indian Creek and Salt Creek Wash where it intersects with Highway 211 in Canyonlands National Park Needles District causing flash flooding with water…
Tornado EFU Tornado
One of several thunderstorms across Southeast Utah on the afternoon of July 20th began to rotate and produced a landspout tornado near Verdure in San Juan County, UT, along US Highway 191. This landspout was reported to the Grand Junction NWS office by a trained spotter, and this…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An area of strong to severe thunderstorms moved over the Blanding area in Southeast Utah on the afternoon of the 27th. In addition to other severe threats, this storm produced some severe winds, including 2 recorded gusts to 69 mph at the KBDG AWOS at the Blanding Municipal Airpo…
Hail Hail
A public report indicated 1.5 inch diameter hail on the San Juan River near Cha Bay. Time is estimated from RADAR.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Multiple photos and videos on social media from multiple angles indicated a brief spin up of a landspout on Highway 191 near Hole N The Rock, or about 16 miles south of Moab, UT. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A COOP Observer near La Sal, UT reported 1 inch hail in association with a severe thunderstorm that passed over the area on the morning of the 21st.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding occurred due to heavy rains from a thunderstorm near Valley of the Gods and northeast of Mexican Hat. Fast moving waters covered Highway 163 near Valley of the Gods for a distance of 540 meters and 1 meter deep. Cottonwood Wash had major flood, surrounding ho…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm forming on the nearby Abajo Mountains tracked over the city of Blanding in Southeast Utah, producing multiple severe weather hazards, including strong to severe winds. The peak recorded gust was 65 mph at KBDG AWOS at Blanding Municipal Airport, which occurr…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A truck was swept away as a result of flash flooding from heavy rain on Johns Canyon Road which runs along a slot canyon in Gooseneck State Park. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office was able to send someone to rescue the stranded driver. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of the 9-mile scenic loop drive in Natural Bridges National Monument received flash flooding as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. The road was closed until debris was cleared the next day.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park was washed out at Upheaval Wash as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. A vehicle was hanging over the edge of the washed out road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow occurred as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms on Shafer Basin Road in Canyonlands National Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain from thunderstorms washed out a large portion of State Road 211 near the intersection of Utah Highway 191. Significant water flowed across the highway. Vehicles were stranded in the area as a result.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow started on the Pack Creek Fire burn scar as measured by a USGS stream gauge which saw a notable jump as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and rocks flowed across Desert Solitaire Road where it crosses Pack Creek as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred at the intersection of Pack Creek Road and La Sal Loop Road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar. Water pummeled the bridge and flowed over the road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Flash flooding and a debris flow consisting of mud and tree limbs occurred over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Flash flooding and a significant debris flow occurred over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow occurred on the Pack Creek Fire burn scar as a result of heavy rain. The debris flow in Pack Creek caused flooding over several roadways along the creek. There was also high water and debris in Mill Creek with record water heights recorded. High water moved through …
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted from Monticello looking towards the Abajo Mountains.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted roughly in the vicinity of Monticello.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Water and rock flowed across Utah Highway 191 at mile marker 110 near Hole in the Rock.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A large mud and debris flow from the Pack Creek Fire burn scar breached the Pack Creek Bridge.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud, rocks and other debris flowed across Sunny Acres Lane as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and other debris flowed across East Desert Solitaire Road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud, rocks and other debris flowed across La Sal Pass Road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud, rocks and other debris flowed through the dry creek bed underneath J. Mattson Bridge as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain led to a debris flow on the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain led to a debris flow on Utah Highway 191 between mile markers 104 and 112.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A six foot wall of water, boulders and debris swept over North Desert Solitaire Road within the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding occurred along Connector Road near Ken's Lake Campground.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and debris flowed through the dry Brumley Creek bed and flowed onto the adjacent cutoff road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and debris flowed across Sunny Acres Lane near Spanish Valley as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A minor debris flow occurred at mile marker 111 on Highway 191. Rocks estimated to be the size of microwaves and other debris closed the road for a short while until it could be cleared. Radar estimated 0.50 inches of rain fell across the area.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and debris spilled over East Desert Solitaire Road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and rocks flowed over La Sal Pass Road as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and other debris flowed through the dry Brumley Creek bed as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and other debris flowed through the dry creek bed underneath the J. Mattson Bridge as a result of heavy rain over the Pack Creek Fire burn scar.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail measured to be the size of quarters at the Valley of the Gods north of Mexican Hat.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail measured to be the size of ping-pong balls in Bluff.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail measured to be the size of golf balls in Blanding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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