Juab County, Utah
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 49023 · population 11,765 · 3,392 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 1,071 records for Juab County, Utah from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 718 days; the most frequent are winter storm records (713 records). 1,010 of them are forecast-zone records, which the National Weather Service files once per zone: a county covered by several zones receives each one, so a single storm can add several records on the same day. The deadliest single record is the July 25, 2021 dust storm, filed for the forecast zone Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, which covers the county: 8 deaths, 10 injuries and $327,000 in damage in 2025 dollars. FEMA has issued 9 declarations naming the county since 1977, 7 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Cherry Fire” on June 27, 2026.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 1,071on 718 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 70233 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $18Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 2strongest F0
- FEMA declarations
- 9latest 2026
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Juab County most?
The most frequent records are winter storm records: 713 since 1996. 40% of its winter storm records since 1996 fell in December and January. The rank column places the county among Utah's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter storms | 713 | 477 | 1996-2026 | 14 | 179 | $4.1M | 13 of 29 |
| High wind and dust storms | 214 | 151 | 1996-2026 | 9 | 18 | $1.7M | 10 of 29 |
| Landslides and avalanches | 58 | 54 | 1998-2026 | 44 | 30 | $282K | 9 of 29 |
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 46 | 38 | 1958-2026 | 0 | 0 | $9K | 16 of 29 |
| Wildfires | 14 | 11 | 2012-2026 | 1 | 4 | $12M | 14 of 29 |
| Hail | 8 | 8 | 1996-2022 | 0 | 0 | $2K | 25 of 29 |
| Floods | 7 | 7 | 2005-2025 | 0 | 0 | $133K | 28 of 29 |
| Extreme cold | 5 | 2 | 1998-2007 | 0 | 0 | $142K | 22 of 29 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 2 | 2 | 1998-2003 | 1 | 2 | $32K | 15 of 29 |
| Tornadoes | 2 | 2 | 2003-2021 | 0 | 0 | – | 25 of 29 |
| Heat | 1 | 1 | 2019-2019 | 1 | 0 | – | 15 of 29 |
| Heavy rain | 1 | 1 | 2005-2005 | 0 | 0 | – | 24 of 29 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Juab County had?
NOAA records 2 tornadoes in Juab County from 2003 to 2021, the strongest rated F0, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded in the county. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 1 tornado whose track touched Juab County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 2: they file a crossing tornado once per county segment, and the two databases differ on some tracks); along their whole tracks they killed 0 people.
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Utah.
Every tornado record filed for Juab County (2)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-13 | Mona, Juab County | EFU 0.2 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2003-08-22 | Levan, Juab County | F0 0.2 mi x 33 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Juab County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the April 1, 2026 strong wind (1 injury).
A strong wind gust associated with a passing cold front resulted in a semi truck blow over on I-15, which resulted in another car being pinned. Wind speeds were estimated using nearby stations, generally ranging from 35-55mph at the time of occurrence. The truck driver was reported to have sustained minor injuries.
National Weather Service event narrative, NOAA Storm Events Database (search the full record, event 1335362)
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | WildfireJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Eastern Juab/Millard Counties | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-06-26 | WildfireJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Western Juab/Millard Counties | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-06-26 | WildfireJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Western Juab/Millard Counties | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-06-19 | WildfireJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Western Juab/Millard Counties | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-05-29 | Thunderstorm WindSharp, Juab County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-05-13 | Thunderstorm WindNephi Airport, Juab County | 55 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-05-13 | Thunderstorm WindLevan, Juab County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-05-13 | Thunderstorm WindMc Intyre Siding, Juab County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-04-01 | Strong WindJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Eastern Juab/Millard Counties | 48 kt wind | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2026-02-22 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 1 | 1 | – | |
| 2026-02-21 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 1 | 2 | – | |
| 2026-02-19 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 1 | 1 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-25 | Dust StormJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Eastern Juab/Millard Counties Thunderstorm outflow winds generated blowing dust with near zero visibility along Interstate 15 near milepost 152 south of Fillmore. This resulted in a multi vehicle pileup with at least 22 vehicles involved, 8 fatalities, and 10 injuries. The nearest mesonet site located 7 miles south of the crash site recorded a ... | 8 | 10 | $327K | |
| 2021-02-06 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 The Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center reported that two groups, totaling eight people, were backcountry skiing at Wilson Glade in Millcreek Canyon, when an avalanche was triggered. The avalanche caught and buried six of the people, leading to four fatalities, while two survived, one with injuries. The avalanche ... | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 1998-01-11 | Winter StormJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I80 A broad Pacific trough moved through the region. High winds occurred with the cold front on the 11th. Some of the highest gusts included: Mt. Ogden 107 mph (93kts), Hidden Peak 71 mph (62kts), Bountiful 50 mph (43kts), NWSFO SLC 47 mph (41kts) and Logan 43 mph (37kts). Criteria snow fell in all listed zones with Alta ... | 4 | 0 | – | |
| 2003-12-26 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone W Summit T Nw/Se Salt Lake/Wasatch X Sc/E Utah/P X E Juab/X Nw San Pete Three snowboarders were killed as a large avalanche swept down the mountain near the Aspen Grove area around Sundance. There were a total of 14 people in the path of the avalanche, but the rest of the skiers and snowboarders were only partially buried and managed to dig themselves out unscathed. | 3 | 0 | – | |
| 2024-05-09 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 A group of three backcountry skiers set out early in the morning to ski in the Big Willow Aprons area near Lone Peak. After skiing for several hours without issue, an unintentionally triggered soft slab avalanche occurred on the north aspect of the slope (approximately 40 degree angle) around 10,600 feet elevation. ... | 2 | 1 | – | |
| 2001-11-29 | Winter StormJuab County and Utah County · forecast zone W Utah T X Nw/P X E Juab Another strong storm pounded Northern Utah, resulting in 3 fatalities. A 9-year-old girl was killed when a snowplow lost control in heavy snow and low visibilities, colliding into a school bus near Delta. Twelve other children were injured in the accident. Also, a head-on collision in heavy snow and icy roads resulted ... | 2 | 1 | $33K | |
| 2002-03-16 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone W Summit T Nw/Se Salt Lake/Wasatch X Sc/E Utah/P X E Juab/X Nw San Pete Two snowboarders were buried and killed by a massive avalanche which swept down a steep slope in upper Big Cottonwood Canyon. The two were part of a large group of snowboarders traveling through the backcountry near the Brighton Ski Resort. Most of the group had traversed across an open slope when a large section of ... | 2 | 0 | – | |
| 2000-01-11 | AvalancheJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone W Summit T Nw/Se Salt Lake/Wasatch X Sc/E Utah/P X E Juab/X Nw San Pete Two skiers were killed in a large avalanche in the backcountry near The Canyons ski resort. The slide from Square Top Peak was estimated to be near 500 feet wide and 5 feet deep, with a vertical drop of 1000 feet. The couple, a man and a woman, were discovered the next day by a search team. | 2 | 0 | – |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-01 | WildfireJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 0 | 0 | $12M | |
| 2024-02-06 | Heavy SnowJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 0 | 0 | $941K | |
| 1997-01-25 | Winter StormJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I80 | 1 | 20 | $552K | |
| 2003-12-25 | Winter StormJuab County and Utah County · forecast zone W Utah T X Nw/P X E Juab | 0 | 0 | $481K | |
| 1999-12-02 | Heavy SnowJuab County and Utah County · forecast zone W Utah T X Nw/P X E Juab | 0 | 2 | $354K | |
| 2021-07-25 | Dust StormJuab County and Millard County · forecast zone Eastern Juab/Millard Counties | 8 | 10 | $327K | |
| 2012-08-05 | WildfireJuab County and Utah County · forecast zone Southern Wasatch Front | 0 | 0 | $276K | |
| 2026-02-16 | Winter StormJuab County and 4 more · forecast zone Wasatch Mountains South Of I-80 | 0 | 0 | $200K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Juab County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 176 | 268 | 170 | 99 |
| High wind and dust storms | – | – | – | – | 20 | 53 | 113 | 28 |
| Landslides and avalanches | – | – | – | – | 4 | 22 | 9 | 23 |
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 32 |
| Wildfires | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
40% of its winter storm records since 1996 fell in December and January. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 165 · Feb 160 · Mar 156 · Apr 123 · May 48 · Jun 45 · Jul 23 · Aug 20 · Sep 11 · Oct 34 · Nov 105 · Dec 181 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Juab County
FEMA's register lists 9 declarations that include Juab County: 3 major disasters, 3 emergencies and 3 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for fire (3) and biological (2).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | FM-5641 | Fire | Cherry Fire |
| 2026-06-21 | FM-5639 | Fire | Iron Fire |
| 2020-04-04 | DR-4525 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3478 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2007-07-21 | FM-2715 | Fire | Salt Creek Fire |
| 2005-09-05 | EM-3223 | Coastal Storm | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1984-08-17 | DR-720 | Flood | Severe Storms, Mudslides, Landslides & Flooding |
| 1983-04-30 | DR-680 | Flood | Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding |
| 1977-01-20 | EM-3024 | Drought | Drought |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Juab County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 7 flood or flash flood records for Juab County from 2005 to 2025, on 7 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Juab County ranks 2523rd of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $0 on 6 claims filed in Juab County; the most in one year was 3 in 1983. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1983: 3 · 1993: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2016: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Juab County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Juab County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $9.0 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | Relatively High | $2.0M | about once a year (modeled) |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate | $2.3M | once in about 84 years (modeled) |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | $329K | 17 a year (modeled) |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | $2.3M | once in about 92 years (modeled) |
| Drought | Relatively Low | $314K | 98 modeled event-days a year |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | $169K | 36 a year (modeled) |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | $297K | 1.8 modeled event-days a year |
| Landslide | Very Low | $791 | 1.6 a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Juab County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
- Tornadoes in UtahEvery Utah tornado since 1950 and the counties with the most per square mile
- Winter storms in UtahThe state's winter storm records, by county, year and month
- The Utah recordEvery hazard in the state, its deadliest events and its federal declarations
- FEMA's risk rating for each hazard in Juab CountyThe hazard risk calculator: 18 hazards beside the county's record
- Download Juab County's FEMA declarations (CSV)9 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis