Western Uinta Basin storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Uinta Basin, Utah between 1950 and 2025.
28
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$750K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
LANDSPOUT. Location: 40.33, -110.01. Multiple public photos on social media showing a landspout north of Roosevelt, UT. The location as well as time were estimated based on the photos and associated viewing angles.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A combination of Coop observers, CoCoRaHS observers, and public reports, including ones at Roosevelt, Altamont, and Neola, indicated from 0.6 to 1.0 inches of snow water equivalent, resulting in approximately 6 to 9 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The Utah Department of Transportation US-40 at Starvation Reservoir RWIS recorded a peak wind gust of 62 mph. Additionally, the US-40 at milepost 105 Myton automated weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The temperature at the Myton COOP station reached 101 degrees for three days in a row.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Duchesne Municipal Airport.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Uinta Basin received heavy snowfall, with storm total snowfall reports of 8.7 inches at Altamont, 7.5 inches at Neola and 5 inches at Duchesne.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall amounts included 13 inches at Neola, 9.7 inches at Altamont, and 5.5 inches at Duchesne.
The Fruitland Shed Fire was a human-caused wildfire that began on June 27 in the city of Fruitland and was contained on June 28. The fire burned 20 acres and destroyed seven structures, including two permanent residences. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation in associatio…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell in the Uintah Basin, with Altamont receiving 14 inches of snow and Duchesne receiving 10 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Altamont, Utah received the heaviest recorded snowfall from the event, as the cold frontal boundary set up over the Uinta Basin for an extended period of time. For the storm, Altamont received a total of 19 inches new snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall occurred across much of the Uinta Basin, with Altamont recording 6 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph, associated with downslope winds behind a cold front.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 64 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Altamont received 14 inches of new snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm totals in the Uinta Basin included 28 inches of snow in Altamont and 27 inches in Duchesne.
High Wind High Wind
The US-40 at Starvation sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The western Uinta Basin received its strongest winds post-frontally, with the maximum recorded wind gust being 62 mph at U.S. 40 at Starvation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Duchesne reported a storm total of 12 inches new snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Duchesne received a storm total of 9 inches new snow.
High Wind High Wind
The U-40 Starvation sensor recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Altamont and Duchesne both received 8 inches of snowfall in about a 12 hour period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Bridgeland and Altamont both received 12 new inches of snow for the storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Altamont received 11 inches of snow, including 6 inches during a 12 hour period on January 6th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Roosevelt received 7 inches of snow in 12 hours and 9 inches storm total.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |