A strong and moist Pacific storm brought widespread precipitation and severe weather to Utah. Two tornadoes were reported on September 22, and other significant impacts included strong gusty winds, large hail, and widespread flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CACHE, UTAH
From 21-SEP-16 20:20:00 to 21-SEP-16 20:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm winds in Logan knocked over a tree that was a foot in diameter and approximately 50 feet tall. This tree fell onto a house and knocked out power in a 3 block radius.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding across Washington County, including the town of Hildale. The gauge of the Virgin River at Virgin reported an increase from the normal flow of under 100 cfs to nearly 3300 cfs by late morning on September 22. The North Fork of the Virgin River, in Zion National Park, also rose from less than 50 cfs to over 2100 cfs.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESCALANTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flash flooding was reported along the Escalante River, with readings at the river gauge increasing from under 50 cfs to over 1500 cfs in a short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:50:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: UINTAH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weber Canyon Power Plant mesonet site reported a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: UINTAH
Magnitude: 88.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Ogden Peak sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 101 mph, with speeds significantly increased by a passing severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:50:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-89 and Park Lane sensor recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Trappers Loops Road mesonet site reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 04:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ADAIRVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flash flooding was reported along the Paria River, with the gauge at Lees Ferry reporting a rise from 4 cfs to over 4200 cfs.

Flash Flood in CARBON, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: EAST CARBON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall brought widespread flooding to Carbon County. Significant flooding occurred in Wellington near 100 East, and severe damage was reported to approximately 10 homes. In Carbonville, the Pilling Trailer Park received extensive flooding, forcing the evacuation of 80 different mobile homes. Flooding also occurred in Sunnyside, with widespread street flooding causing manhole covers to pop up across the city. The Price River also experienced significant flooding, with flow along the river jumping from the normal flow of less than 10 cfs to greater than 8,000 cfs. In total across the county, flooding damaged over 140 private homes, several businesses, and many local roads. County officials reported uninsured damages of $1,602,000 to infrastructure, $971,000 in damage to businesses, and $1,071,000 to private property.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HERMITAGE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Snowbasin Wildcat mesonet sensor reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SALTAIR
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 59 mph wind gust was reported at the Center Tailings mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAYTONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One large tree was snapped and knocked down in Layton, while another large tree in the same location was completely uprooted.

Flood in DUCHESNE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 10:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (U67)ROOSEVELT MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported across Roosevelt, with the worst flooding along State Street. Multiple homes and businesses experienced flood damage, though most of the residential flooding occurred in yards and driveways. In addition, water flowed across U.S. Route 40, and water was over a foot deep in some locations as it crossed the highway.

Tornado in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:45:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Riverdale in Weber County. The tornado moved rapidly to the northeast, but was not consistently on the ground. It skipped on several occasions in Riverdale, producing primarily EF0 damage to trees and a several homes. The tornado then produced a more continuous swath of damage through Washington Terrace producing EF1 damage to numerous homes, structures, as well as many trees. Finally, the tornado skipped briefly into South Ogden producing EF0 damage before dissipating. One person suffered a head injury and took private transportation to a hospital. A few others were cut by flying glass, but were not hospitalized. The many downed trees across the area caused widespread power outages, with over 37,000 customers impacted. Approximately 12 homes in Washington Terrace were so damaged that they were deemed uninhabitable until repaired, and a total of about 30 homes were damaged across Weber County.

Tornado in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 17:54:00 to 22-SEP-16 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: PANGUITCH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Panguitch, producing an intermittent damage path
which included EF1 damage to a business in town and EF0 damage to several homes and numerous trees. The most significant damage occurred to a business located at 609 North Main Street, where the tornado took off the roof of a building. The tornado also caused significant damage to numerous vehicles in the area and knocked down multiple power lines, leaving much of the community without power. No injuries were reported across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 21-SEP-16 19:30:00 to 21-SEP-16 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLUE CREEK
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Promontory Point mesonet site recorded a maximum wind gust of 78 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CACHE, UTAH
From 21-SEP-16 20:51:00 to 21-SEP-16 20:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LGU)LOGAN-CACHE ARP
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Logan ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 00:50:00 to 22-SEP-16 00:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Salt Flats sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 11:55:00 to 22-SEP-16 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: WENDOVER AF AUX ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Wendover AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 12:50:00 to 22-SEP-16 12:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLIVE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the Vernon Hill sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 13:40:00 to 22-SEP-16 13:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the Target R station in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 13:45:00 to 22-SEP-16 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 63 mph wind gust was reported at the Lakeside Mountain mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:30:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fremont Island mesonet site reported a maximum wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: WASHINGTON TERRACE
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An 81 mph wind gust was reported in South Ogden.

Hail in DAVIS, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:45:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLEARFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was reported near Clearfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:23:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A University of Utah sensor near Antelope Island recorded a peak wind gust of 75 mph. In addition, the roof of a barn at the Fielding Gar Ranch was severely damaged, and other standing structures, windows, and dumpsters were also damaged by the winds.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 09:55:00 to 22-SEP-16 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Widespread flash flooding was reported in Capitol Reef National Park, including along Sulphur Creek. The flooding also caused park rangers to close the Scenic Drive.

Hail in DAVIS, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:37:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball-sized hail was reported just west of West Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GATEWAY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Snowbasin-Straw Top sensor reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 13:55:00 to 22-SEP-16 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUGWAY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cedar Mountain mesonet site reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 69 mph peak wind gust was recorded at the Hat Island mesonet sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PROMONTORY PT ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Promontory Point sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEHRSON STATION
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Vernon Hill sensor reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 22-SEP-16 14:20:00 to 22-SEP-16 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKE PT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at the Lake Point Interstate 80 sensor.