San Rafael Swell storm history
Storm events recorded in San Rafael Swell, Utah between 1950 and 2025.
14
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 56-year-old woman and her husband were hiking the Brimhall Double Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park on August 15, when the woman became ill. The man went to get help, but she had passed away by the time medical personnel arrived. The cause of death was heat exhaustion,…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The temperature reached at least 107 degrees five days in a row at Hanksville, including a 109 degree reading on one day. In addition, low temperatures remained in the 70s for the second half of the event.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included 68 mph and 65 mph at the Ghost Rocks and Flattop Mountain sensors, respectively.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall occurred across the northern San Rafael Swell. A storm total accumulation of 6 inches was reported at the Hans Flat Ranger Station.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gust of 66 mph at Fremont Junction.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall reports included 7 inches at Hans Flat Ranger Station, 4.7 inches at Capitol Reef National Park, and 3.9 inches in Hanksville.
High Wind High Wind
Maximum recorded wind gusts included 61 mph at Hanksville and 60 mph at Torrey.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals in the San Rafael Swell included 9 inches at the Hans Flat Ranger Station, 7 inches at Capitol Reef National Park and 5 inches at Hanksville. Note that this event began in January.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals in the San Rafael Swell included 9 inches at the Hans Flat Ranger Station, 7 inches at Capitol Reef National Park and 5 inches at Hanksville. Note that this event continued into February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Hans Flat Ranger Station received a storm total of 9.6 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Capitol Reef National Park received a storm total of 9.9 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Hans Flat Ranger Station reported 8 inches of new snow for the storm.
High Wind High Wind
The automated sensor in Hanksville recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hans Flat Ranger Station reported 11.5 inches of snow for the event.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |