EF2 Francis Peak Tornado 5.93 Miles in Utah
Official survey confirms: The Francis Peak Tornado was rated an EF2 with peak winds near 120 mph. The tornado traveled 5.93 miles and reached up to 1900 yards wide.
| Event | Rating | Peak wind | Path | Width | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Peak Tornado | EF2 | 120 mph | 5.93 mi | 1900 yd | 01:44 PM MDT to 02:00 PM MDT |
What the Survey Found
The tornado touched down along Bair Canyon near 6000 ft in Davis County. It moved up the canyon, producing primarily EF-1 damage to softwood pines and hardwood aspen groves, with isolated instances of EF-2 tree damage noted along the southern side of Bair Canyon. Numerous pines were felled, and others were completely defoliated with their tops sheared off, as documented through satellite imagery and hiker photos.
Along the Path
The tornado began 1 mile east of Fruit Heights and ended 4 miles west-southwest of Peterson, tracking through Bair Canyon in the area.
In Context
The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City conducted the survey, providing the official assessment of this tornado event in Utah.
Updated 7:08 p.m. MDT