Sanpete County, Utah
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
5
Hail reports
13
Floods since 1996
47
All events
0
Deaths
$3.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sanpete 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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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.
An F2 tornado began one mile south-southwest of Manti and moved northeast through Southeast Manti. The first mile of the tornado path was across open land, however the tornado produced some remarkable damage at the start. A 10X12 foot pioneer building was lifted, rotated 90 degre…
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The US-89 at MP 254 South Manti mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 64 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
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The Spring City East mesonet station 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.
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The Gunnison Ridge mesonet station recorded an initial peak wind gust of 73 mph, followed by an additional gust of 59 mph, as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
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The Gunnison Reservoir mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 68 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
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The Gunnison Ridge mesonet station 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.
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The Gunnison Reservoir mesonet station 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.
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The US-89 at MP 254 South Manti mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 64 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
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The Palisade Lake 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.
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The Centerfield mesonet station 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.
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The Sanpete- Agrimet sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
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The 5 NNE Manti sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Centerfield, particularly over Clarion Road, with flowing water temporarily making the road impassible.
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A peak wind gust of 72 mph was recorded by the Joe's Valley RAWS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding in the cities of Gunnison and Centerfield, with an approximate total of 30 homes and businesses sustaining some damage from the flood waters. About another 100 homes experienced yard flooding. Most damaged homes had minor damage to base…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Utah State Route 132 was temporarily closed at Milepost 37 due to flooding and debris on the roadway.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain over the Wood Hollow Fire burn scar resulted in a debris flow, with mud crossing over State Route 132 between Fountain Green and Moroni.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A large debris flow came off of the Wood Hollow Fire burn scar following heavy rainfall. The flow was generally 3 feet deep, and ran 4 miles out of the burn scar, but did not impact the town of Fountain Green.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A large debris flow occurred at the Wood Hollow burn scar. This debris flow damaged multiple homes, with two homes in particular receiving significant damage. The main damage was caused by mud flowing into basements, with one home having muddy water pooled as much as 8 feet deep …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An ash flow was reported after heavy rain fell over the Wood Hollow burn scar. Parts of Wood Hollow Road were washed out due to this flash flood.
Flood Flood
The Sevier River flooded in Sanpete County, with many roads damaged in the Gunnison and Centerfield area. Water was a foot deep along parts of the Clarion Road, damaging both the road and a nearby hunting club. There was extensive flooding along the Gunnison Farmers Freeway, with…
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter of 0.75 inches was reported near Moroni.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain once again produced a debris flow on the Salt Creek scar. In 15 minutes, 0.97 in rainfall was recorded at a local RAWS.
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Debris from the Salt Creek burn scar pushed mud and debris into several homes in Fountain Green. Damage amounts were estimated as clean-up costs.
Tornado F0 Tornado
Brief touchdown flipped over a motor home and blew the roof off a shed.
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Thunderstorm/microburst winds destroyed roof on a turkey hatchery.
Tornado F0 Tornado
A small tornado (F0) was observed just west of Ephraim in Sanpete County. The tornado moved slowly to the northeast over open country before dissipating. This tornado remained on the ground for only a few seconds, but the funnel cloud was visible for about 10 minutes.
Tornado F0 Tornado
An F0 tornado was spotted on the ground for a short time over open country 5 miles NNE of Centerfield.
Hail Hail
The storm that produced the F2 tornado in Manti, also dropped 1 3/4 inch (reported as apricot-size) hail on the town.
Tornado F0 Tornado
A spotter reported a tornado just west of Highway 89 between Fairview and Birdseye. The tornado lasted about 10 minutes and remained over open country.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A flash flood occurred in Lone Cedar Canyon, southwest of Gunnison. A County road was washed out in several places, and about 60 acres of hay was damaged.
A 26-year old man was struck by lightning while golfing at a course near Fairview. A medical helicopter transported him to a hospital in Salt Lake City. The lightning bolt reportedly went in through his head and out through his hip. He was treated and later released.
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Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding at the state prison in Gunnison causing some damage. A nearby spotter measured 1.38" of rain on this date.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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