Salt Lake City weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Salt Lake City, UT right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Salt Lake City as part of Salt Lake County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Salt Lake City
27 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Salt Lake City since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 82. The most recent was on September 2, 2021 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Salt Lake City
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1999 | F2 | Salt Lake County | 4.3 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 80 |
| June 3, 1963 | F2 | Davis County | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 9, 1965 | F2 | Salt Lake County | 0.1 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 25, 1991 | F1 | Tooele County | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 2, 2021 | EF1 | Davis County | 2.1 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2021 | EF1 | Davis County | 2.1 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 2, 2005 | F0 | Davis County | 5 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 2001 | F0 | Salt Lake County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 11, 1999 | F2 | Salt Lake County | 4.3 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 80 |
| September 12, 1998 | F0 | Salt Lake County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Salt Lake County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 103 | September 22, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 50 | October 12, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 39 | February 18, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 30 | October 10, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 12 | August 20, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 11 | August 6, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 11 | January 10, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 9 | March 18, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 7 | August 23, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 7 | March 2, 2024 |
About Salt Lake City
- Population: 217,783 (2024 estimate)
- County: Salt Lake County
- State: Utah