NWS confirms Utah's first F/EF-2 tornado in 20 years
In total, only 9 F/EF-2 tornadoes have happened in Utah since 1950
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The state of Utah recorded its first F/EF-2 tornado in 20 years after the confirmation of a twister that happened Sunday.
The tornado tracked through Indian Canyon near the intersection of U.S. Highway 191 and Argyle Canyon Road at about 9:15 a.m. in remote southwestern Duchesne County, the National Weather Service said.
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The state of Utah recorded its first F/EF-2 tornado in 20 years after the confirmation of a twister that happened Sunday.
(FOX Weather)
It was on the ground for 4 minutes and approximately 2 miles. There were no reported injuries or deaths, but a considerable amount of forest destruction was caused.
Sunday's EF-2 tornado had estimated peak winds of 125 mph. The NWS said the tornado's strength and width increased substantially with a continuous damage path through a mixed aspen and conifer forest along a creek adjacent to U.S. 191.
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A continuous damage path was found following an EF-2 tornado in Duchesne County, Utah, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. It tracked through a mixed aspen and conifer forest in a creek adjacent to U.S. 191.
(NWS Salt Lake City)
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The maximum damage was found in this area and was significant, a survey team with the NWS noted. Almost all trees over a large hillside facing the road were violently blown down or snapped. Several tops of trees were thrown along the creek and road with no clear indication as to where they originated, the NWS said.
As the tornado crossed U.S. 191, considerable damage was noted immediately north of the highway, where more trees were damaged or uprooted.
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A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado tracked through Indian Canyon in Duchesne County, Utah, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. It was on the ground for approximately 2 miles.
(NWS Salt Lake City)
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In total, only nine F/EF-2 tornadoes have happened in Utah since 1950. The most notable was one that formed on Aug. 11, 1999, in Salt Lake City. That tornado caused over $150 million in damage.
There has been only one F-3 tornado on record in Utah (1993) and no F-4s or 5s.
In total, only nine F/EF-2 tornadoes have happened in Utah since 1950.
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