Daily Weather Almanac, 1847-2006

by David R. James, UCCW Climatologist
Updated on September 23, 2006

The information for this almanac comes from many different weather sources, including a number of weather publications I have worked on with Clayton Brough, UCCW Climatologist. Also, I wish to express sincere thanks to past and present officials at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Salt Lake City, Utah, for their monthly state weather summaries, and all of the numerous weather observers and spotters in Utah for their constant dedication and detailed weather reports.

Daily Weather Alamanc, 1847-1995 (Old Version)

JANUARY

Jan. 1: In 1910, heavy rainfall, warm temperatures, winds and
snow cover triggered serious flooding in southern Utah. Every stream and
drainage course was filled to capacity near Milford. In 1979, Salt Lake
City recorded an all-time record high January barometric pressure of
31.01 inches. In 2004, winds of 80 mph blew a storm into Utah! In 2005, an
avalanche near Ogden partially buried 3 back country skiers.

Jan. 2: In 1972, winds in excess of 60 mph snapped phone and power
lines in Box Elder County; nearly 100 travelers were stranded near Park
Valley by 10-foot snow drifts. In 1991, heavy fog triggered a 52-vehicle
pileup on I-215 and Beck Street, killing 4 people. In 1999, two
teenagers from Mapleton died in an avalanche in Fairview Canyon. In 2006,
two-day snowfall totals included 32 inches on Ben Lomond Peak and 27
inches at Snowbird. Mountain winds were 70 to 90 mph.

Jan. 3: In 1991, Moab received 8 inches of snow - the most in a 24-hour
period since 1949. In 1992, up to 5 inches of snowfall occurred in St.
George. In 1993, a 2-day dump of snow buried parts of Spanish Fork with
21 inches of snow, Holladay with 17 inches and Solitude with 35 inches. In
1997, more than 2 inches of rain flooded St. George.

Jan. 4: In 1944, Provo received 11.4 inches of snow. In 1981, several
days of subzero temperatures froze overhead sprinkler pipes as well as
water mains in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Logan. In Kingston (Piute
County), frigid temperatures froze and broke 1.5 miles of the city's
main water line. In 2005, canyon winds gusted to 56 mph in Bountiful and
53 mph in Farmington.

Jan. 5: In 1974, a major winter storm dropped a foot of snow on Kanab
and St. George, causing numerous traffic accidents. In 1986, freezing
rain, ice pellets and lightning accompanied a squall line across
northern and central Utah. In 1994, Alta set a new 24-hour snowfall
record with 55.5 inches. In 2003, damaging winds hit Washington Co.

Jan. 6: In 1909, Morgan and Scofield received nearly 3 inches of
precipitation in 3-days while Meadowville had nearly 4 inches. In 1984,
black ice created by freezing drizzle resulted in a massive traffic
accident on I-15 just north of Salt Lake City. In 1986, a skier was killed
by an avalanche in Provo Canyon.

Jan. 7: In 1952, Eureka was isolated for several days by a heavy
snowstorm. In 1987, a 4-day storm ended with 43 inches of snow at Alta,
40 inches at Park City and 13 inches at Tooele. In 1988, freezing
rain coated everything in northern Utah, causing many traffic accidents.
Snow quickly followed and accumulated to 18 inches in Huntington
Canyon, 14 inches in Ibapah, 9 inches in Nephi and 5 inches in Delta.

Jan. 8: In 1957, a lightning bolt struck the dome of the Utah Capitol
Building. Provo also had a hailstorm which was followed by 3 inches of
snow. In 1983, a wind gust to 120-mph occurred at Hidden Peak at
Snowbird. In 2003, dense fog caused a 59-car pileup on I-80 near
Saltair, injuring 14 people. In 2005, a snowmobiler and snowboarder
were killed by avalanches in Utah. In 2006, dozens of slide-off accidents
occurred in northern Utah because of icy roads.

Jan. 9: In 1952, heavy snow drove a herd of deer into Provo's Memorial Park.
In 1984, a combination of freezing drizzle and snow grains caused a 40-car
pile-up on I-15 near American Fork. In 1990, a heat wave occurred in Utah.
Cedar City hit 70 degrees while the University of Utah hit 65 degrees.

Jan. 10: In 1964, winds of 40 to 60 mph picked up sheets of crusted
snow at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City, creating snowrollers that
looked like doughnut-shaped snowballs. In 1989, a tornado caused damage
in Sandy. In 2003, a life flight helicopter crashed in thick fog near
the Salt Lake Airport, killing 2 and injuring one. In 2005, a man and his wife in
their vehicle got caught in flood waters near Quail Creek Reservoir during a
major flood. The man was swept away and was killed while the wife was
rescued.

Jan. 11: In 1988, hurricane-force winds accompanied a cold front into
Utah. Park City had a gust to 100 mph while Springville had a gust to
63 mph. In 1993, a record snow depth of 26 inches was measured at the
Salt Lake Airport. In 1998, Mt. Ogden had a wind gust to 107 mph.
In 2000, two skiers were killed by an avalanche near The Canyons ski resort.

Jan. 12: In 1963, the high temperature of 4 degrees at Salt Lake City
was the coldest high temperature ever recorded until Dec. 22, 1990 when
the mercury only climbed to 2 degrees. In 1997, Springville had 10
inches of snow. In 1998, several people in the northern mountains were
buried by avalanches.

Jan. 13: In 1957, a whopping 1.63 inches of rainfall were measured in
Provo. In 1971, Logan Canyon was the target of 22 mudslides, caused by
a deep snowpack and warm temperatures. Several summer homes were
demolished. In 1998, at least 100 avalanches occurred in the northern
Utah mountains.

Jan. 14: In 1909, Morgan was in the midst of a 3-day deluge of
precipitation as 3.40 inches were measured. In 1953, a major storm hit
northern Utah. East Salt Lake City noted 2.4 inches of precipitation
while Cottonwood Weir had 3.95 inches of water in the 27.5 inches of
snow. In 1997, a 3-day storm dropped 5 feet of snow at Skyline Mine.
In 2005, a snowboarder was killed by an avalanche in the mountains
near Park City.

Jan. 15: In 1960, heavy snows caused 118 accidents in Utah. In 1975,
a snowstorm hit the Heber Valley, dropping 24 inches of sow, with 6
inches reported in a 2-hour period. In 1987, strong easterly winds blew
into northern Utah. Some of the wind gusts were 98 mph in Centerville,
89 mph in Bountiful and 80 mph in Ogden. The same storm system
dumped 14 inches of snow at Kanosh, 11 inches in Hanksville, and 5
inches at Lake Powell.

Jan. 16: In 1984, many weather stations in Utah had record low
temperatures, including Woodruff at minus 27 degrees. In 1995, a 3-day
storm dumped 99.7 inches of snow (melted down to 6.64 inches of water)
at Alta in 68 hours. The same storm dropped 17 inches of snow in Provo
and 21 inches in Springville.

Jan. 17: In 1983, a snowstorm in Mt. Pleasant dropped 8 inches of snow
while Spring City had 15 inches. In 1988, southern Utah had heavy
snowfall. Duck Creek received 26 inches, Monticello 24 inches, Milford
13 inches and Blanding 12 inches. In 1998, two people were killed and 18
were injured by snowslides.

Jan. 18: In 1983, Spring City had 15 inches of snow. 1984, bitter cold
weather enveloped Utah. It reached minus 64 degrees in Logan Canyon,
minus 40 in Randolph, -39 in Wellsville, -29 in Heber and -28 in Fairfield.
In 1990, a 2-day storm dropped 14 inches of snow in Monticello and
10 inches in Blanding.

Jan. 19: In 1973, Lehi had 10 inches of snowfall. In 1984,
Springville's low temperature hit minus 19 degrees. In 1986,
inversion-triggered dense fog contributed to two fatal accidents near
the Great Salt Lake Beach. Meanwhile, Provo was out of the inversion
and reached 57 degrees.

Jan. 20: In 1909, Scofield was in the midst of a 3-day deluge of
precipitation with 5.75 inches being measured. In 1937, Salt Lake City
received 9.8 inches of snow in 24 hours. In 1962, Heber city was
plastered with 16 inches of snowfall which contained 1.36 inches of
water.

Jan. 21: In 1909, Provo had a 2-day storm total of 2.65 inches of
rainfall. During the cold winter of 1937, Lewiston dropped to minus 44
degrees. In 1985, Payson received 18 inches of snow while much of the
rest of Utah Valley had 12 to 15 inches. In 1999, heavy snow in Park City
closed the schools.

Jan. 22: In 1937, the temperature plummeted to minus 25 degrees in
Provo. In 1943, a tornado hit Young Ward, Cache County. One girl was
injured and many chickens were lost. In 1964, Brighton Ski Resort had
35 inches of snow, which was the greatest 24-hour snowfall recorded in
Utah up to that time. In 1985, Santaquin had 16 inches of snowfall.

Jan. 23: In 1949, the Salt Lake Airport had a record 23 inches of snow
on the ground. In 1990, a fast-moving cold front blasted through Utah
with a gust to 117 mph at Hidden Peak at Snowbird. In 1999, Snowbird
had a wind gust to 91 mph. In 2003, record highs in the 60s were set in
Provo and Springville.

Jan. 24: In 1950, Spanish Fork had a 13-inch snowfall while Santaquin
picked up 14 inches. In 1999, a decent snowstorm moved into northern
Utah from Idaho. Nordic Valley received 18 inches of snow while Park
City had 17 inches.

Jan. 25: In 1952, a snowslide roared down Snowslide Canyon in Provo
Canyon and covered the road, river and railroad tracks for nearly
one-half mile. Snow depths ranged from 35 to 70 feet. In 1984, freezing
rain fell in Ogden and Tooele while numerous avalanches occurred in the
Wasatch Mountains. In 1989, it reached minus 46 degrees in Logan
Canyon and minus 30 in Logan. In 2004, a windy snowstorm caused
60 traffic accidents in northern Utah.

Jan. 26: In 1850, Parley P. Pratt recorded that while traveling through south
central Utah: "in the morning we found ourselves so completely buried in
snow that no come could distinguish the place where we lay." It was known
as the Resurrection Camp because everyone was buried in snowpiles while
they slept and had to rise out of the piles. In 1982, winds gusted to 120 mph
at Park City. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City hit a record-breaking 62 degrees.
In 1996, a catastrophic avalanche occurred in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It was
2 miles long, 20 feet deep and covered 800 feet of the highway.

Jan. 27: In 1956, a Tooele couple missed death by minutes when a tree
was blown onto their trailer, crushing the living room which they had
just vacated. Thousands of dollars in damage were also caused by the
winds in Heber. In 1987, Springville had a record high of 60 degrees. In 1999,
up to 50 cars slid off icy roads in Pleasant Grove. In 2004, the temperature
rose above freezing in Salt Lake City for first time in 25 days.

Jan. 28: In 1916, a record low barometric pressure of 28.96 inches was
observed at Salt Lake City while the pressure at Modena dropped to
28.91 inches. In 1956, gale-force winds hit Heber City, destroying 2
warehouses valued at $9,000. In 1980, a 2-day snowstorm began across
the southern Wasatch Front. Many places had 1 to 2 feet. In 2002, a
storm soaked much of Utah as Snowbasin received 1.5 inches of
precipitation and Solitude a foot of snow.

Jan. 29: In 1911, a landslide in Provo Canyon covered about 500 feet of
railroad tracks to a depth of nearly 50 feet in places. In 1969,
extreme blizzard conditions at the Point of the Mountain dropped the
visibility to zero and stranded over 150 vehicles. In 1986, a wind gust
to 94 mph hit Hidden Peak at Snowbird. In 1999, a Provo man was killed
by an avalanche in Santaquin Canyon.

Jan. 30: In 1915, a two-day storm finished with have rain amounts in
southern Utah: 3.55 inches at Leeds, 3.26 inches at New Harmony and
2.52 inches at Tropic. In 1980, a snowstorm dropped up to a foot of
snow in northern Utah's valleys and from 2 to 3 feet in the mountains.

Jan. 31: In 1911, a disastrous slide near Alta demolished a bunkhouse,
killing 4 miners. In 1985, bitter cold arctic air settled over Utah. Peter
Sinks, in Logan Canyon dropped to -65 degrees and Sage Creek Junction
dropped to -51 degrees. In 1996, a huge avalanche closed Provo Canyon.
The slide formed a dam on the Provo River that was 40 feet high and 150
yards across. The Bridal Veil tram system and gift shop were destroyed.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1: In 1963, thunderstorms flooded the Provo City water line,
destroyed over 500,000 fish at the Midway Fish Hatchery and damaged
property in Heber. In 1985, the temperature dropped to minus 69 degrees
in Logan Canyon. In 1989, a cold front produced winds of 61 mph at
Milford. In 2003, record warmth hit Provo with at 64 degrees.

Feb. 2: In 1910, severe winds ripped down phone wires from Salt Lake
City northward. Parts of an embankment and railings along the Great
Salt Lake were washed away by wind-whipped waves. In 1985, St. George
received nearly one-fourth of their annual snowfall with one inch. In 1989,
Magna received 20 inches of snow in 2 days while the Salt Lake Airport
had a record 11.9 inches. In 2003, Alpine had 10 inches of snowfall.

Feb. 3: In 1978, heavy snow in Helper caused a flat-roofed building to
collapse. Also, one man in the area escaped injury when his aluminum
carport awning crashed to the ground under the weight of heavy snow. In
2002, dense fog caused an 11-car pile-up on Interstate 80 near Tooele,
killing 3 people and injuring several others.

Feb. 4: In 1982, wind chill readings of 80 degrees below zero hit the
Salt Lake Valley as 80 mph easterly canyon winds hit the area. In 1989,
Santaquin was socked with 20 inches of snowfall. In 1998, a back
country skier was injured by an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
In 2006, a strong cold front brought 73 mph winds to Simpson Springs
and 66 mph in Provo.

Feb. 5: In 1906, heavy fog continued its grip on the Salt Lake Valley
after being around for 2 weeks. In 1953, Utah's greatest 24-hour valley
snowfall occurred at Kanosh with 35 inches. In 1982, Rich County
experienced very cold weather as Randolph hit minus 44 degrees while
Woodruff had minus 42 degrees. In 2004, a 3-day storm produced more
than 3 feet of snow in the Oquirrhs.

Feb. 6: In 1986, strong easterly canyon winds along the Wasatch Front
toppled 2 semi-trucks, blew a small jet off the runway at Brigham City,
and downed power lines in Kaysville. Farmington had a gust to 87 mph.
In 1989, it was minus 54 degrees in Logan Canyon. In 1999, a snowshoer
was killed by an avalanche below Lone Peak.

Feb. 7: In 1929, St. George received 5 inches of snowfall. In 1949,
hurricane-force winds combined with heavy snow to close roads throughout
southern Utah. At least 2 men froze to death and schools were closed
throughout the state. In 2000, Heber City set a record high temperature
for the date at 58 degrees.

Feb. 8: In 1953, Kanosh received 42 inches of snow with 4.43 inches of
water in 2 days. In 1985, winds topped 105 mph atop Angle Station at
Park City. The west side of the Salt Lake Valley became a parking lot
as cars became stranded in wind-blown snowdrifts. In 2002, a cold front
literally blew the Winter Olympics into Utah. In 2004, heavy snow caused
more than 500 accidents in Utah, one of which killed a person in Provo
Canyon.

Feb. 9: In 1933, Salt Lake City plummeted to minus 30 degrees. In
1965, a tornado in Magna destroyed a three-car garage and 30 feet
of a six-foot high steel reinforced cement block fence. In 1986, a
50-car pileup occurred on Interstate 15 in Salt Lake City as a result
of glaze-covered roads.

Feb. 10: In 1915, a 3-day storm began, producing 3.65 inches of rain in
Elberta and 2.54 inches in Provo. Other totals included 3.13 inches in New
Harmony, and 2.8 in Heber. In 1933, the lowest February temperature
ever known in Provo occurred at minus 32 degrees. In 1975, strong
winds of 65 mph caused the derailment of a chair lift and shut down the
gondola at Park City Ski Resort.

Feb. 11: In 1915, a total of 1.7 inches of rainfall flooded the streets
in Provo. In 1982, Kanab received 6 inches of snow. In 1976, all Utah
State Prison inmates were locked in their cells to prevent any escapes
during a thick fog. In 1984, a foot of new snow was measured in
Bountiful.

Feb. 12: In 1986, nearly 3 feet of snow fell at Sundance's ski resort,
resulting in an avalanche which destroyed a home, leaving only the
pillars standing. In 1992, a huge storm produced 4 to 5 inches of rain
in the mountains around St. George. Also, an avalanche in the La Sal
Mountains killed 4 people. In 2000, an avalanche near Bridal Veil Falls
briefly dammed the Provo River.

Feb. 13: In 1885, a massive avalanche at Alta's Emma Mine covered
three-fourths of the town and killed 16 people. In 1987, thunderstorms
produced a wind gust of 70 mph in Logan. In 1989, thirteen inches of
snow descended on Provo. In 1995, a major winter storm produced a wind
gust to 120 mph at Sundance.

Feb. 14: In 1910, strong winds destroyed 200 bathhouses at Saltair and
waves on the Great Salt Lake washed out 4 miles of track belonging to
the Western Pacific Railroad. In 2000, a 38-year old woman was killed
by a falling tree in Brigham City as strong winds blew through the area.

Feb. 15: In 1982, twenty-eight avalanches occurred in American Fork
Canyon. In 1986, the mountains above Park City were lashed with 120 mph
winds. In 1987, one man was killed by an avalanche near Twin Lakes
Reservoir. In 2003, a back country skier died in an avalanche between
Millcreek and Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Feb. 16: In 1984, lake-effect snows off the Great Salt Lake dumped 2
feet of snow in Tooele. In 1986, a 4-day storm finally ended across
Utah after dropping 3 to 5 inches of precipitation. In 2003, a roof on
a restaurant in Kaysville was blown off by strong winds while 3 jet
bridges were damaged at the Salt Lake Airport. In 2006, record snowfall
hit northern Utah, causing hundreds of traffic accidents. Liberty had a
two-day total of 21 inches while the Ogden Bench had 14 inches.

Feb. 17: In 1926, a deadly snowslide in Bingham Canyon demolished 14
miners' cottages, a 3-story boarding house, and killed 36 people. In
1986, an avalanche in Provo Canyon destroyed a tourist shop and ripped
up the road at Bridal Veil Falls. In 1993, strong south winds gusted to
68 mph in Kearns and 57 mph in Tooele.

Feb. 18: In 1980, a flash flood along Kolob Creek drowned one woman.
In 1983, strong winds in southern Utah knocked out power and phone
lines, smashed windows, downed trees and toppled a 300-foot radio tower
in Cedar City. In 1986, an 8-day rainstorm ended with nearly 10 inches
of water falling at Deer Creek Dam, 11 inches in Wellsville, 5.3 inches at
Midway, and 4.5 inches at Morgan.

Feb. 19: In 1968, one man was killed by an avalanche in Rock Canyon.
In 1986, winds to 119 mph were clocked atop Park City and 52 mph at
Provo-BYU. Also, in 1986, a man was killed by an avalanche at Alta. In
2001, Powder Mountain received 12 inches of snow from a quick-hitting
storm. In 2004, several roofs in Utah collapsed due to the weight of the ice
and snow.

Feb. 20: In 1971, easterly canyon winds gusted to 88 mph in northern
Utah, destroying 12 mobile homes in Kaysville and toppling 8 moving
railroad cars in Farmington. In 1996, a storm soaked Heber with 1.32
inches of rain. Nephi had 1.06 inches and Deer Creek Dam received 1.71
inches.

Feb. 21: In 1897, St. George received its heaviest snowfall for so late
in the season with 4 inches. With the fresh snow cover, the city
dropped to 10 degrees the next morning. In 2003, a storm packing 75 mph
winds and 1 to 2 feet of snow hit the Wasatch and Uinta mountains while
the valleys remained relatively dry.

Feb. 22: In 1922, ten inches of snow fell on Provo. In 1985, one man
was killed by an avalanche at Powder Mountain. In 1993, blizzard
conditions closed Interstate 80 for 7 hours between Echo Junction and
the Wyoming border. In 2002, record warmth for the day excited Utahns
as Milford hit 70 degrees!

Feb. 23: In 1956 a cold front moving through Salt Lake City dropped the
temperature from 57 degrees to 31 degrees in less than 4 hours. In
1993, thunder, lightning and snow livened things up over northern and
central Utah. In 2002, record warmth hit Utah Valley as Springville hit
65 degrees while Orem was 64 degrees.

Feb. 24: In 1993, some 2-day snowfall totals included 30 inches in Park
City, 18 in Heber, 14 in Alpine, 11 in Provo and 2 inches in normally
dry Wendover. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City received a record 1.23 inches
of liquid water from the storm. In 2000, a rare February thunderstorm
paid a wake-up call to residents in Pleasant Grove.

Feb. 25: In 1987, Duck Creek, east of Cedar City, received 41 inches of
snow. In 1998, a storm produced heavy snows in northern Utah, causing
the closure of some private schools. Meanwhile, floodwaters near Gunlock
caused minor flooding. In 2000, an avalanche in the Strawberry Bowl
area hit buried 5 skiers; they all survived.

Feb. 26: In 1962, Santaquin residents shoveled 14 inches of snowfall.
In 1996, Springville was hit with 10 inches of snow. In 1997, eleven
inches of snow fell on Spanish Fork. In 1998, an avalanche in Little
Cottonwood Canyon hit the road, striking two cars and knocking them off
the pavement. The occupants suffered only minor injuries.

Feb. 27: In 1957, storms interrupted spring plowing, overtaxed storm
sewers in Salt Lake City and retarded fruit bloom. In 2000, a ski patrol
member at Snowbasin was seriously injured as an avalanche slammed him
into a tree. In 2001, an avalanche at the Canyons Ski Resort killed
one skier and buried another.

Feb. 28: In 1922, strong winds in northern Utah caused property damage
in Salt Lake City and along the railroad grades in the Great Salt Lake.
In 1972, the thermometer topped out at 69 degrees in Salt Lake City,
giving spring fever to most everyone. In 1983, Provo finished a 2-day
storm with 1.91 inches of rain. In 2006, a mudslide occurred in Emigration
Canyon due to rain combining with melting snow.

Feb. 29: In 1960, leap-year day dawned very cold as temperatures across
northern Utah dipped below zero. In 1988, a month-long dry spell came
to an abrupt end as thunderstorms moved north across the state.
Lightning knocked out the radar system on a United Airlines jet as it
was landing in Salt Lake City.

MARCH

Mar. 1: In 1974, a windstorm blew through northern Utah with gusts of
75 mph in Bountiful and 90 mph in the Hunter section of Salt Lake City;
buildings and roofs were damaged while large truck-trailers and aircraft
were overturned. In 1976, winds of 60 mph combined with snow to produce
hazardous conditions across Utah causing more than $350,000 in damage.

Mar. 2: In 1977, Salt Lake City had a record 10 inches of snowfall.
In 1984, several people were injured in a fog-related chain reaction
accident involving 15 cars in American Fork. In 1989, a squall line
with thunderstorms and hail moved through Utah; hail piled up to 1 inch
deep at the Salt Lake Airport and a tornado touched down in Magna.
In 1991, a 3-day storm finished up with huge rainfall totals: Little Grassy
(SW Utah) had 6.3 inches, 4.6 at Ben Lomond Peak, Kolob 4 inches,
Zion NP 2.2 inches, and Kanab 2 inches.

Mar. 3: In 1938, a 2-day storm ended with heavy rainfall totals. Some
tallies were 4 inches in Alton, 3 inches Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon,
2.8 inches at Tropic and 2.5 inches at Leeds. In 1977, a man was killed
by an avalanche at Snowbird. In 1978, a large snowslide near Bridal
Veil Falls buried 2000 feet of the road with 75 feet of snow. Along
Interstate 80, at least 50 cars were abandoned after 70 mph winds
caused considerable blowing and drifting of snowfall. In 1983, Provo
had a gust of wind to 69 mph.

Mar. 4: In 1907, Utah's first official tornado touched down near
Lewiston in Cache County. In 1923, Provo had its coldest March morning
ever at minus 5 degrees. In 1982, Utah's northern mountains were in the
midst of a 4-day snowstorm, which dropped 3 to 5 feet! In 1983, Cedar
City reported a 2-day total of 15 inches of snow.

Mar. 5: In 1995, heavy rains in Washington and Kane counties produced
heavy runoff in the Santa Clara River, washing out a 60-foot section of
the sewer main that served the towns of Ivins and Santa Clara. In 1992,
a 4-day storm finally moved away but not after depositing nearly 2 feet
of snow at Brian Head and 2 inches of rain at Hurricane.

Mar. 6: In 1961, Santaquin received 10 inches of snowfall. In 1985,
wind gusts to 100 mph occurred atop the tram in Park City. In 1998,
strong canyon winds over northern Utah whipped up freshly fallen snow
into large drifts in Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties.

Mar. 7: In 1967, strong winds blew over a 120-foot brick wall at
Nephi's Thermoid Plant. In 1980, the folks in Fillmore were surprised
by 10 inches of new snowfall. In 1998, a major storm ended its 3-day
blitz across Utah; snowfall totals for the period included 40 inches at
Brian Head, 23 inches at the Canyons and 18 inches at Alta.

Mar. 8: In 1961, high winds toppled 15 telephone poles like dominoes in
Spanish Fork, affecting southern Utah's telephone service. In 1998,
Randolph dropped to minus 28 degrees, a new record for the month of
March. In 2002, snow-slickened roads contributed to nearly 200 traffic
accidents in the Salt Lake Valley, killing two people.

Mar. 9: In 1958, two skiers were killed by an avalanche on Mt. Ogden.
In 1977, winds gusting to 80 mph swept across northern Utah, ripping up
trees, knocking over signs and causing power outages; the storm kicked
up huge clouds of dust. The dust was followed by snow, which caused
electrical insulators on power poles to conduct power and "leak off,"
setting the poles on fire.

Mar. 10: In 1962, Spanish Fork received 11 inches of snow. In 1978,
raging flood-swollen waters of a nearby creek turned a golf course at
St. George into a giant water trap. Water was running 8 inches above
the top of the reservoir at the peak of the flood. In 2001, two
snowmobilers were killed in the Uinta Mountains by an avalanche.

Mar. 11: In 1906, high winds in Heber City blew down fences and sheds.
In 1940, Fillmore received 23 inches of snowfall in 1 day! In 1990, a
storm produced 10 inches of snow in less than 12 hours at the Salt Lake
Airport. In 1994, Randolph received 10 inches of snow in one day; a
record 1.24 inches of water were measured in the snow. In 2006, a
snowboarder was killed by an avalanche in Taylor Canyon near Snowbasin.

Mar. 12: In 1957, Cache Valley experienced locally strong winds that
damaged trees, signs, television antennas and windows. In 1982, Deer
Creek Dam had its wettest March day ever with 2.88 inches. In 1990, the
southern Utah mountains were in the midst of a snowstorm which
eventually piled up to 36 inches at Elk Meadows and 35 inches at Brian
Head.

Mar. 13: In 1884, unprecedented rains during the previous 5 days
brought considerable flooding to the Kanab area. In 1959, winds gusting
to 71 mph ripped off a section of the roof from Springville's public
swimming pool building. In 2002, the St. George Airport was closed
after a wind gust caused the landing gear to collapse on a taxiing
airplane.

Mar. 14: In 1920, unusually high winds blew through southeastern Utah,
damaging trees, roofs and barns. In 1944, a huge storm dumped 20 inches
of snow in 24 hours at Spanish Fork. In 1998, six avalanches buried the
road in Little Cottonwood Canyon; five occupied cars were knocked off
the road while a UTA bus was partially buried. Five people were
injured.

Mar. 15: In 1984, a squall line and cold front produced strong winds
and heavy hail in northern Utah. The winds pushed lake ice to a depth
of 20 feet along the east side of Farmington Bay while power poles were
sheared off by the wind-blown ice near the southern part of the Great
Salt Lake. In 2006, snowfall rates of 4 to 5 inches per hour slammed Davis
and Salt Lake Counties. Interstates 80 and 215 were both closed.

Mar. 16: In 1945, Fillmore was buried underneath 14 inches of snowfall,
which contained 1.48 inches of moisture. In 1988, a localized easterly
canyon wind event in Davis County produced 80 mph winds. In 2002, two
snowboarders were buried and killed by an avalanche in Big Cottonwood
Canyon.

Mar. 17: In 1993, a flash flood went across I-15 about 20 miles south
of Cedar City; the remnants of a natural dam that was formed by a
landslide three years previous collapsed. Mud, water and debris that
was 12 feet high and 45 feet wide roared down Taylor Canyon. In 1998, a
strong cold front produced 68 mph winds at Hurricane at 52 mph winds in
Provo.

Mar. 18: In 1874, a 2-day snowstorm brought the snow depth in Salt Lake
City up to 22 inches. In 1961, strong easterly winds to 84 mph caused
over one million dollars in damage from Salt Lake City to Ogden; two
youths were blown from a truck and injured. In 1963, Santaquin received
10 inches of snowfall while Eureka had 20 inches.

Mar. 19: In 1925, St. George had the warmest temperature ever for so
early in the season at 89 degrees. In 1985, a woman was killed by an
avalanche near Park City. In 1994, lightning struck a house in Logan,
damaging a VCR, television, stereo and telephone; the lightning also
burned the rain gutter and blew out a chunk of cement from the
foundation.

Mar. 20: In 1894, St. George was surprised by 3 inches of snow. In
1983, lake-effect snows moved off the Great Salt Lake, depositing 13
inches of snow in 24 hours at Bountiful and 17 inches at Snowbird. In
2000, considerable damage was reported in Utah due to strong,
downsloping winds; gusts from 60 to 102 mph were measured in many areas.

Mar. 21: In 1957, more than 11 inches of snow were dumped on
Santaquin. In 1973, fifteen inches of snow fell on the populated areas
of Weber and Box Elder Counties; the heavy, wet snow knocked down
nearly 20 miles of power and phone lines, closed schools for 2 days and
caused more than $1 million in damage to buildings and livestock. In 1995,
a wind gust of 87 mph hit I-80 near Saltair, blowing a truck off the
roadway. In 2004, Provo hit a record high temperature of 81 degrees.

Mar. 22: In 1910, light rain combined with dust and salt in the air to
spot everything in sight across Salt Lake City. In 1981, a man was
killed by an avalanche at Park West. In 1994, strong south winds in
Milford blew the roof on the hardware store into a lumber yard next
door; road signs near Cedar City were toppled and a window was blown out
of a house in Maeser. In 2004, Provo hit a record high temperature of
84 degrees.

Mar. 23: In 1900, lightning struck a flour mill in Monroe, causing $100
in damage. In 1983, a cold front dumped 31 inches of snow at Alta and 12
inches in the Cedar City - Parowan area. In 1985, a vigorous cold front
dumped up to 31 inches of snow at Alta and 12 inches in Cedar City. In
1990, a tornado in Naples, Uintah County, damaged a trailer and shed.
In 1995, a 3-day snowstorm began at Brian Head, eventually dumping
49 inches of snow! In 2004, Provo had a record high temperature of
81 degrees.

Mar. 24: In 1916, Provo received 21 inches of snow, the highest 1-day
total ever in that town. In 1955, salt storms were reported in Payson and
Eureka as wind-blown salt combined with precipitation to leave white
deposits on everything. In 1983, another in a series of storms deposited
heavy snow in Utah; the bench areas of Salt Lake and Davis counties
received over 18 inches. In 2004, two avalanches carried and injured
6 people in the Wasatch Mountains.

Mar. 25: In 1975, a major winterlike storm hit Utah with moderate winds
and heavy snowfall. Damage caused by the wind-driven ice on Bear Lake
approached $10,000. In 1983, a snowstorm which began the night before
dumped 13 inches of snow just south of the BYU campus while at the Provo
Airport only an inch of snow was measured. In 2006, strong winds of 83 mph
hit Hat Island on the Great Salt Lake and 79 mph at Sundance.

Mar. 26: In 1956, a windy, somewhat dry storm hit the Salt Lake Valley.
Sand and salt was blown throughout the area. There was damage to roofs,
plate glass windows and buildings. In 1985, hurricane-force winds hit
the Cache Valley; a house that was under construction was knocked 10
feet off its foundation. In 2005, record cold weather hit Cedar City and
Randolph.

Mar. 27: In 1977, a damaging windstorm hit the Wasatch Front with winds
near 100 mph. Extensive damage was done to many homes.In 1985,
a back-breaking snowstorm unloaded huge amounts of snow over central
and southern Utah; Two-day totals included 32 inches in Cove Fort, 30
inches in Minersville, 24 inches in Marysvale, 22 inches in Beaver, 18 inches
in Richfield and 17 inches in Loa. In 1996, a skier was killed by an
avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Mar. 28: In 1973, Fillmore was hit with over 14 inches of snowfall. In
1985, Milford received more than 10 inches of snowfall, making a 2-day
total of 22.8 inches. In 1986, Provo recorded its earliest 80-degree
reading ever and it still remains the record high for the date.

Mar. 29: In 1964, a man was killed by an avalanche at Snowbasin. In
1967, winds over 50 mph shorted out power lines, causing a fire that
burned down Circleville Elementary School in Piute County. In 1982, a
white tornado was observed near Milford. In 1985, easterly winds
reached 88 mph in Farmington. In 1988, the temperature fell to a record
9 degrees in Milford.

Mar. 30: In 1954, Santaquin received 11 inches of snow. In 1978,
lightning hit a church in Layton causing the metal pinnacle on top of
the building to peel like a banana; the same storm shattered windows in
more than a dozen homes in the same neighborhood. In 1980, a hard
freeze in Utah's Dixie around St. George destroyed blossoming peaches,
plums and apricots.

Mar. 31: In 1948, Alta finished the month with a whopping 165 inches of
snowfall; snowslides closed several roads in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
In 1982, March went out like a lion as strong winds to over 60 mph hit
northern parts of Utah. In 1992, canyon winds across northern Utah
gusted to 56 mph at Layton and Provo. In 2005, a snowmobiler was
killed by an avalanche near Eccles Peak.

APRIL

April 1: In 1982, winds gusted to 57 mph at Provo-BYU and 8 inches of
snow fell along parts of the Wasatch Front. In 1984, ten inches of snow
in Provo was not a nice April Fool's joke. In 1985, Logan ended a
record 128-day long streak with snow on the ground. In 1992, a man was
killed by an avalanche in the Mineral Basin area at Snowbird.

April 2: In 1936, Salt Lake City dropped to 14 degrees. In 1979, a man
was killed by an avalanche at Lake Desolation. In 1986, more than 3
inches of rain fell in Tooele while the Wasatch Mountains picked up over
2 feet of snow. In 1997, winds of 73 mph caused damage in Provo. In
2003, strong winds caused a sandstorm in Eagle Mountain which
contributed to a school bus crash.

April 3: In 1983, Easter dawned snowy as some local valleys had up to 7
inches. Alta had 32 inches of snow! In 1993, one man was killed by an
avalanche at Wolverine Cirque. In 1994, winds caused damage in
Riverton; a trampoline was overturned while the wall of a carport was
displaced into a nearby field. A kayak was also blown into a tree.
Provo had a wind gust to 73 mph. In 2006, a snowboarder was killed
by an avalanche near Brighton.

April 4: In 1983, a 3-day siege of extreme canyon winds began in
northern Utah. In 1985, high winds to 110 mph occurred in Park City. A
roof was also blown off a service station in Huntington and two trailers
were destroyed in Ferron. In 1993, a tornado hit a restaurant and motor
home in Caineville, Wayne County. In 1998, hail was seen along the
Ogden Bench.

April 5: In 1953, one of the greatest snow depths ever recorded in Utah
was measured at Alta with 179 inches. In 1967, strong winds in Utah
ripped the roof from a home in River Heights; a phone booth in Cedar
City was demolished and sand up to several inches thick was blown into
homes. Two planes were also tipped over in Provo while a theater wall
was blown down in Orem.

April 6: In 1929, a real soaker hit the Provo area when 1.52 inches of
rain were measured. In 1969, 60-mph plus winds damaged aircraft at the
Canyonlands Airport and tore the roof off a car shop. Moab's power was
also knocked out as the wind blew over a power pole carrying 69,000
volts. In 1998, two funnel clouds were seen over the Tooele Army Depot.

April 7: In 1956, strong winds of 75 mph in Utah County tore roofs from
houses, broke numerous windows and ripped a 70-ft. evergreen tree out of
the ground in Provo. In 1988, five semi-trucks were blown over by
strong winds in Wendover while several other vehicles had their windows
blown out. In 1998, two funnel clouds were spotted near Magna.

April 8: In 1984, strong winds ahead of a cold front caused high waves
on the Great Salt Lake, stranding some trains on the causeway. In 1995,
a cold front caused 80 mph winds in Duchesne, resulting in downed tress
and power lines. In 1999, a snowstorm caused a school bus to crash near
Cedar City, injuring 19 students; Alpine also received 10 inches of
snow.

April 9: In 1974, a major storm buried Salt Lake City with 17.4 inches
of snowfall, causing at least $300,000 in damage to roofs, trees and
power lines; one electrocution death was reported. In 1995, blizzard
conditions occurred in southeastern Utah, closing highways 666 and 191.
The Fremont Indian Campground received 2 feet of snow.

April 10: In 1889, a 15-minute downpour in Salt Lake City caused
ankle-deep water in the streets and flooded some "low-built" homes and
gardens. In 1943, heavy rains in Ogden caused flooding. In 1974,
melting snows caused numerous mud and snowslides in the Wasatch Front
canyons. Nearly 12 inches of snow fell at the Salt Lake Airport. In
1991, Provo had a wind gust to 55 mph.

April 11: In 1965, a foot of snow blanketed Pleasant Grove. In 1986,
one person was killed by lightning while standing at Dead Horse Point in
Grand County. In 1995, strong winds in Wendover damaged signs, fences,
and a hangar at the airport. Two tractor semi-trailer trucks were blown
over on I-80. In 1999, record cold hit Logan with 17 degrees and Ogden
at 26 degrees.

April 12: In 1986, hurricane-force winds slammed Pleasant Grove while
at Lake Powell, the winds overturned a houseboat, destroyed a trailer
and blew camper shells off several trucks. In 1998, a rain-triggered
rock slide closed SR-31 east of Fairview; mud and rocks piled up 20
feet high across a 50-foot section of road.

April 13: In 1983, canyon winds to 90 mph hit Farmington. In 1984, a
5-day siege of warm weather began, bringing on a rash of slides in the
northern Utah mountains. Flooding occurred in Hobble Creek and Spanish
Fork canyons. The warmth triggered a severe thunderstorm in Wendover
where a wind gust to 77 miles per hour was clocked.

April 14: In 1970, strong winds whipped up dust that contributed to a
7-vehicle accident near Knolls in Tooele County, seriously injuring 2
women. In 2000, west Orem had three-quarter inch diameter hail and a
wind gust to 69 mph. In 1995, strong winds overturned a plane at the
St. George Airport, downed power lines in Santa Clara and blew a truck
over near Wendover. In 2006, a very wet storm caused a mudslide in
Jeremy Ranch, damaging one home.

April 15: In 1935, south winds produced dust bowl conditions across
Utah. The storm reduced visibilities to near zero and many automobile
engines were stalled on the highways in western Utah. In 1967, strong
winds blew over a 65-foot ferris wheel in Utah County, causing $10,000
in damage. In 2002, a major wind event in Utah caused major damage and
injured 10 people.

April 16: In 1899, violent sandstorms at Fort Duchesne and Grover caused
travel problems. The wind also picked up salt particles and combined
them with a rainshower to produce a salt storm in Salt Lake City. In
1927, more than an inch of rain fell in Provo. In 1986, Springville had
1.15 inches of rain. In 2002, Spanish Fork was buried underneath 10
inches of snow.

April 17: In 1953, heavy rains in Salt Lake City created a flood in a 4
square block area. In 1966, one of two funnel clouds dipped beneath the
clouds to become a tornado in Springville. It toppled a tree and lifted
a roof from a house. In 1992, Provo had a wind gust to 63 mph. In
1998, record cold hit Cedar City as the temperature hit 18 degrees.

April 18: In 1987, a strong spring storm moved through northern Utah,
producing 99 mph winds at Park City while 4 people were drowned when
their fishing boat overturned in Utah Lake. In 2000, a tornado hit the
Slick Rock Campground near Moab. In 2003, twelve car wrecks along I-15
near Beaver were caused by snowy roads. At least 31 people were injured.

April 19: In 1966, very cold temperatures destroyed nearly 70 percent
of Utah County's fruit crop. In 1970, a woman was injured by a tornado
in Anabella, Sevier County. In 1987, nearly 22 inches of snow fell at
Alta while 9 inches were recorded on the benches of Davis and Salt Lake
Counties. In 1989, Hanksville recorded their warmest April temperature
ever at 98 degrees.

April 20: In 1982, record cold destroyed the fruit crop in Cache
County as the temperature dropped as low as 13 degrees. In 2001, a fast
moving cold front hit eastern Utah; the 60-mph winds knocked over
several telephone and power poles near Moab, resulting in a loss of
electricity for numerous residents and businesses.

April 21: In 1904, eight inches of snow buried the Provo area while 7
inches covered the Heber Valley. About eight-tenths of an inch of
water was measured in the snow. In 1982, Springville dropped to a
record cold 21 degrees. In 1984, a wind gust to 71 mph was measured in
Farmington.

April 22: In 1957, over 3 inches of rain were dumped on Tooele. Two
children in Erda (Tooele County) awoke in their basement to find their
mattresses floating atop 5-foot deep floodwaters. In 1965, dusty winds
to 63 mph caused near zero visibility on I-80 between Grantsville and
Wendover. In 1995, Provo had a wind gust to 69 mph.

April 23: In 1905, a strong canyon wind in Ogden caused considerable
damage. In 1931, winds blew over thousands of trees, hundreds of power
poles and a dozen railroad freight cars in Davis County. In 1958, a
storm dumped 18 inches of snow in the Salt Lake Valley, causing many
traffic accidents. In 1990, a tornado caused damage in Farr West. In
1999, a wind gust to 113 mph hit Brigham City.

April 24: In 1899, a dust storm passed over northern Utah. In 1951,
thunderstorm floodwaters in Salt Lake City popped the manhole covers.
In 1984, Provo-BYU had a wind gust to 84 mph while the University of
Utah had a gust to 78 mph. In 1998, hail hit Pleasant Grove while winds
gusted to 47 mph in American Fork.

April 25: In 1976, a cold front produced 90-mph winds near the Great
Salt Lake; waves reached 15 feet during a sailing meet, causing $450,000
to boats at the meet. In 1952, the famous western floods began as a
record snowpack began to melt. Fifty blocks of Salt Lake City's west
side were under 6 feet of water while the floods killed 2 in Ogden.

April 26: In 1966, gale force winds ripped through Lehi, toppling trees
and demolishing buildings. In 1986, lake-effect snows near Salt Lake
City dumped 12 inches in Olympus Cove and 44 inches at Snowbird. In
1987, two people were killed by lightning at Isle in the Sky in San Juan
County. In 1999, a lightning bolt hit a home in Kaysville, causing
$50,000 in damage.

April 27: In 1966, wind damage to roofs and trees occurred in
Roosevelt. In 1970, high winds in St. George pushed a car into a steel
and concrete abutment, killing the driver and injuring a passenger. In
1984, eight inches of snow surprised residents in Provo. In 1991,
Bountiful received a foot of snow while Snowbird had 2 feet.

April 28: In 1960, rain and hail caused flooding in Roy. In 1973, a
pilot flying from Salt Lake City to Rock Springs reported golf-ball
sized hailstones near Wolf Creek pass. In 2001, warm weather caused a
large "glide" avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon which killed 2 hikers.
The slide was 1000 feet wide and 10 feet deep.

April 29: In 1900, an east wind of hurricane velocity swept over Davis,
Weber, Cache and Box Elder Counties. Many trees were uprooted, homes
damaged, buildings destroyed and animals killed or injured. In 1998, a
thunderstorm produced hail at Pinto Junction in southern Utah. In 1999,
heavy rains caused the Blacksmith Fork River to go out of its banks.

April 30: In 1946, strong winds removed a shop from its foundation in
Trenton. In 1983, Collinston in Box Elder County had 2 inches of
precipitation In 1988, an approaching cold front produced 68 mph winds
in Cedar City. The storm also brought a foot of snow to Meadow and 13
inches to Tooele. In 2003, pea to marble sized hail fell in
Springville, Moroni and Manti.

MAY

May 1: In 1946, a heavy, wet snow caused power outages throughout
northern Utah as more than 14 inches fell along some benches. Two boy
scout troops stranded near Mueller Park in Davis County were rescued by
jeep posses. In 1995, severe storms produced 3/4 inch diameter hail in
Orem and Pleasant Grove along with 81 mph winds.

May 2: In 1985, winds in Weber County were clocked at 72 mph. In
Riverdale, a barn and roof were damaged at the Southern Pacific Depot.
In 1987, a large waterspout formed over the south end of Utah Lake. It
churned up the water for several minutes and lasted for 15 to 20
minutes. It was well-photographed by the public.

May 3: In 1982, a tornado was reported north of Milford, for the second
time in less than 2 months. In 1993, strong microburst winds occurred
as a cold front passed through Utah. Stansbury Park had a gust to 69
mph while Kearns had a gust to 62 mph. In 2003, a 3-day storm began in
which snow totals ended up as high as 17 inches in the Uintas.

May 4: In 1961, a tornado hit Green River, Utah. In 1984, Corn Creek
Dam in Kanosh gave way, flooding 9 homes. In 1993, strong winds up to
74 mph lashed Delta. Also, a tornado formed in Erda, Tooele County.
It destroyed the movie screen at the Motor Vu Drive-In Theater as it
was twisted in the air. In 1999, Brighton had 14 inches of snow.

May 5: In 1964, Pleasant Grove had 8 inches of snow. In 1992, an early
monsoon came to southern Utah. Lightning caused a power outage in St.
George for 2 hours. In 1993, a tornado was spotted by a pilot flying
around in Uintah County. In 1999, a tornado touched down near Dutch
John, Daggett County, causing debris to fly 300 feet into the air.

May 6: In 1969, winds over 70 mph blew over trailer trucks and truck
campers near Farmington. In 1981, a tornado hit Newton, Cache County.
It moved northeast at 30 mph. It lifted water out of a ditch to a
height of 7 feet and toppled some fence posts. In 1995, Silver
Lake-Brighton received a foot of snow.

May 7: In 1925, heavy hail cut a path one mile wide and about 7 miles
long, damaging alfalfa and sugar beets and killing young chickens in
Newton, Cache County. In 1975, one to two feet of snow fell across the
Wasatch Mountains. In 2003, a funnel cloud was spotted near Fruitland
while marble-sized hail came down on Woodland.

May 8: In 1990, Moab was hit with 80-mph winds. In 1992, thunderstorms
produced hail 3 to 4 inches deep near Scofield Reservoir. The snow
plows were called out. In 1998, a tornado in West Valley City damaged
some trailers. In 2003, hail was reported at Dugway and Manti. Also, a
cloudburst flooded Ogden with 1 inch of rain in 90 minutes.

May 9: In 1968, winds up to 82 mph hit Wendover, causing over $100,000
in damage to several buildings. In 1985, high winds over the Great Salt
Lake caused severe damage to the Salt Air Resort. In 1990, the fruit
growing industry took a big hit as temperatures dipped into the teens
and 20s.

May 10: In 1966, a tornado was on the ground near Ferron. In 1984, a
landslide in Salina destroyed $750,000 worth of Utah Power
transmitters. In 1985, heavy rain in Provo caused considerable flooding
in the downtown area damaging several businesses. In 1987, winds gusted
to 67 mph at Trenton, Cache County.

May 11: In 1957, hail and thunderstorms killed 6,000 turkeys and badly
damaged alfalfa and fruit crops in Juab County. In 1983, a snowstorm
dumped up to 6 inches of snow in the Salt Lake Valley with the airport
there logging 1.44 inches of precipitation. In 1989, a tornado
descended on a runway at Hill Air Force Base.

May 12: In 1902, a hailstorm in Wayne County stripped leaves from trees
and cut down alfalfa fields. In 1995, snow piled up to 5 inches in
Tooele and 3 inches in Davis County. In 2001, a record warm day was
followed by dry thunderstorms which sparked power outages in Provo

May 13: In 1984, flooding and mudslides caused havoc across Utah. I-15
in Juab County was closed while Provo Canyon was blocked. One man was
killed by a debris flow in Carbon County. In 1992, thunderstorms dumped
nearly 1 inch of rain in Lapoint, Uintah County. In 2001, a 10-year old
boy was drowned in a flash flood in Washington County.

May 14: In 1961, a lightning-caused fire in Park City damaged 16 rooms
at a motel in Park City. In 1976, winds up to 81 mph lifted the roof
off a Spanish Fork home. In 1984, one man was killed in Tooele County
when he was buried by a mudslide. In Provo, several blocks along 300
south were turned into a canal.

May 15: In 1955, Spanish Fork received 6 inches of snow. In 1993, hail
accumulated to a depth of 3 inches in parts of San Juan County. In
1995, lightning struck a cottonwood tree in Goshen, setting fire to and
destroying a 75-year old cabin in a remote canyon.

May 16: In 1952, canyon winds along the Wasatch Front caused $1,000,000
in damage to property. n 1993, a weather spotter near Kanab reported
0.75 inches of rain in 5 minutes along with hail that piled up 2 inches
deep. In 2000, strong winds overturned 2 semi-trucks on I-80 near
Grantsville.

May 17: In 1949, a flash flood resulted from heavy rains atop Ben
Lomond Peak. The flood cut 10 to 20 foot deep gullies in fields and
orchards along Highway 91 between Willard and Liberty. In 1993, Carbon
County was hit by nearly 2 inches of rain in a downpour.

May 18: In 1949, St. George experienced flooding as a result of 1.02
inches of rain. In 1977, an inch of rain fell in Salt Lake City and
Ogden. In 1991, strong winds produced gusts to 67 mph in Vernal and 60
mph at Monticello. In 1983, heavy rains caused flooding in the Cache
Valley.

May 19: In 1957, strong winds in Weber County flattened a barn, blew
the roof off a house toppled trees and blew down utility poles. Also,
torrents of rain produced 1.4 inches of rain in Brigham City and 1.08
inches in Salt Lake City. In 2003, record cold hit the state with
Randolph at 14 degrees and Logan at 26 degrees.

May 20: In 1951, heavy rain in Delta washed out trees, send boulders
roaring down streets and poured a wall of mud and water 6 feet high over
a highway for several hours. In 1975, one of the worst May snowstorms
ever dumped 21 inches of snow on Fillmore and 20 inches at Delta. A
foot of snow also shut down Payson and Santaquin.

May 21: In 1986, northwesterly winds gusted to 86 mph at Lakeside and
80 mph in Orem. The winds blowing over the Great Salt Lake deposited
several inches of water on Interstate 80. In 1998, a tornado caused
minor damage in West Point, Davis County. Another funnel cloud touched
down in Roy. It picked up 2 trampolines and blew them 100 feet.

May 22: In 1968, one of several funnel clouds touched the ground near
Dugway. In 1986, a waterspout underneath a thunderstorm was spotted by
a Utah County Sheriff over Utah Lake In 1995, severe thunderstorms in
Box Elder County produced 1-inch diameter hail near Thiokol. In some
areas, smaller hail piled up to 6 inches deep.

May 23: In 1947, hail up to 2 inches in diameter wreaked havoc in
Blanding. Considerable damage was done to roofs while more than 50
percent of the fruit crop was destroyed. In 1957, Ogden had 5 inches of
hail accumulate. In 1970, winds up to 100-mph in Davis County injured
35 people, overturned airplanes and damaged hundreds of homes.

May 24: In 2000, a girl in Midvale was struck and killed by lightning.
Six others were injured. Also, a tornado near Gunnison caused mud and
rocks to hit cars and power lines to arc. In 2003, a tornado touched
down between Richfield and Aurora in Sevier Count, damaging a roof on a
business. In 2003, one boy drowned in wind-whipped Utah Lake.

May 25: In 1961, a strong whirlwind in Salt Lake City lifted a woman
and carried her 30 feet. In 1975, the apricot crop was wiped out in
northern Utah as temperatures dipped into the mid 20s. In 1992, a
Memorial Day storm lashed the state with heavy rain, lightning and large
hail. In 2000, a tornado touched down in Holladay, causing $100,000 in
damage.

May 26: In 1924, a strong hailstorm lasted 45 minutes at La Sal in San
Juan County, breaking windows and beating down crops. In 1977, winds up
to 65 mph caused major damage at the Flaming Gorge marina, tossing boats
out of the water. In 1994, a thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 73
mph in Provo. In 1998, a waterspout occurred over Bear Lake.

May 27: In 1941, a tornado caused considerable damage in Woods Cross.
In 1975, a cloudburst in St. George dropped 1 inch of rain in 15
minutes. In 1994, widespread severe weather hit northern Utah. Winds
over 60 mph were common and a wheelbarrow in Herriman, which contained
40 pounds of "stuff" was tossed 30 feet.

May 28: In 1918, a violent hailstorm hit Brigham City, destroying the
cherry, apricot, peach and strawberry crops. In 1983, a two-year old
boy drowned after he fell into a rain-swollen creek in Tooele County.
In 1989, Salt Lake City was hit with a wind gust of 69 mph. In 1996, a
tornado touched down in an open field southeast of Delta.

May 29: In 1896, heavy rains flooded much of Salt Lake City's west
side. In 1918, Morgan received 3 inches of hail. In 1983, flooding
continued across much of Utah as a result of snowmelt. Many roads were
closed including parts of U.S. Highway 89 as well as many canyon roads.
In 1999, lightning killed 2 people and injured 3 in central Utah.

May 30: In 1939, a cloudburst in Spanish Fork Canyon caused
considerable damage to homes in Thistle. The nearby highway was covered
with 5 feet of mud in places. In 1983, a mudslide in Farmington
destroyed 6 homes and damaged 25 others. Many streets in Utah and Salt
Lake Counties were transformed into rivers with sandbag boundaries.

May 31: In 1984, one man was killed by lightning in Mapleton. In 1994,
severe weather moved across the state from south to north. Winds of 121
mph hit Provo. Hundreds of large trees were uprooted in the city and
many buildings sustained major damage. Provo City activated its
Emergency Operating Center due to the severity of the storm.

JUNE

June 1: In 1943, a rainstorm in Ephraim produced 2.09 inches, causing the
Sanpitch River to be at its highest level in years. In 1963, a sheep
herder in Mt. Pleasant was killed by lightning. In 1983, eleven homes
were damaged or destroyed by a flood along Bountiful's Stone Creek. In
1990, a storm dumped 8 inches of snow in Meadow and Fillmore.

June 2: In 1983, flooding occurred in Bountiful as 1 inch of rain fell in 1
hour. In 1984, winds to 71 mph blew through Provo, throwing around
debris which damaged cars. In 1993, one-inch diameter hail and a
tornado hit Davis County. In 1999, Cedar Hills received 2.2 inches of
rain causing a rockslide in nearby American Fork Canyon.

June 3: In 1963, winds of 94 mph hit the Salt Lake International Airport. The
control tower was evacuated and $45,000 in damage occurred to hangars
and airplanes. A tornado also caused considerable damage in
Bountiful. In 1995, Centerville received .79 inches of rain in 10
minutes. In 1998, two funnel clouds were seen over New Haven. In 2005,
two inches of rain flooded Cedar City.

June 4: In 1872, a cloudburst in St. George filled a few wine cellars with
water. In 1945, nearly 1 inch of rain fell in just a few minutes time
in Tooele. In 1998, a tornado in Layton caused $25,000 in damage. In
1999, lightning set a barn on fire in Riverton. Also, heavy rains in
Sandy flooded basements with 3 feet of water.

June 5: In 1967, Moab had the worst flood in 20 years as a 20-minute
rainstorm flooded the city. Curb-high sand deposits were left behind
and water flowed into basements. In 1977, a fisherman was killed by lightning
at Otter Creek Reservoir. In 1995, a cold front caused wind gusts to
90 mph in Utah County causing at least $15 million in damage.

June 6: In 1958, a violent thunderstorm produced marble-sized hail and 50-mph
winds in Pleasant Grove which caused major damage to fruit trees and
crops. In 1995, snow fell as low as 4,800-foot level in northern Utah.
Nearly one inch of snow was reported along several bench areas.

June 7: In 1960, hail killed 320 turkeys in Nephi. The area also received .75
inches of rain in 45 minutes. In 1974, a whirlwind several blocks long
caused damage at a boat marina near the Great Salt Lake. In 1985, Salt
Lake City had a record high of 100 degrees. In 1998, damaging winds and
flooding rains hit Utah County, damaging a health club.

June 8: In 1944, strong winds in Richmond blew down trees and knocked out
lights. In 1974, winds of 92 mph blew through Ivins, Washington
County. The winds toppled outhouses, campers, and travel trailers. In
1998, heavy rains and hail hit Dugway and Richfield. In 2000, lightning
hit an oil well in Duchesne County, destroying two 400-gallon oil tanks.

June 9: In 1939, a hailstorm in Brigham City left a "plainly visible white swath
of hail one mile wide and 4 to 5 inches deep." In 1958, a violent and
damaging storm in Pleasant Grove flooded basements, kitchens, and other
structures as two-thirds of an inch of rain fell in 15 minutes. In
2003, a tornado touched down in Payson, damaging a boat and fences.

June 10: In 1960, two men that were working on a water line in Ogden were struck
and killed by lightning. In 1969, Elmo and Cleveland (Emery County)
were hit by a cloudburst that damaged three bridges and several miles of
road. In 1970, a tornado was photographed touching down between
Farmington and Centerville. In 2004, Sundance had 1.7 inches of rain.

June 11: In 1965, rain on a heavy snowpack caused serious flooding in the Uinta
Mountains. A flash flood in Sheep Creek Canyon drowned a family of
seven. More than one million dollars in damage was done to roads,
bridges and campgrounds. In 1998, central Salt Lake County had one-half
inch of rain in 30 minutes, causing local flooding. In 2005, heavy rain flooded
homes in Layton.

June 12: In 1967, rain in northwest Salt Lake flooded several streets. Boys
floated down the streets in boats. In 1986, thunderstorm winds caused
damage to homes and utility lines in Box Elder County. In 2001, winds
toppled trees, injuring at least one person in Taylorsville. In 2003, a
sandstorm along I-70 caused an 8-car pileup, injuring several.

June 13: In 1854, a destructive hailstorm rumbled through Salt Lake City with
"hailstones as large as turkey eggs." In 1998, heavy rain in Pleasant
Grove flooded 12 homes and a senior citizen center. An irrigation canal
in Draper was also breached, causing flooding to homes there. Four
garages in Provo were flooded with 5 inches of water.

June 14: In 1963, one person was killed by lightning in Logan. In 1973, a dust
devil picked up a chicken coop with a boy on top of it. The winds also
knocked over a brick wall, damaged awnings and uprooted trees. In 1992,
a snowstorm dumped up to 9 inches of snow on Mt. Timpanogos and 5 inches
on the Mirror Lake Highway. In 2005, the Sevier River flooded parts of
Richfield.

June 15: In 1943, the second hailstorm in as many weeks in northern Utah did
considerable damage to fruit, hay and turkeys. In 1967, marble-sized
hail fell for five minutes in Morgan, shelling fruit trees and shrubbery
in Morgan. In 1989, a microburst to 78 mph hit West Kearns.

June 16: In 1967, a man mowing his lawn was killed by lightning in Copperton.
In 1993, winds of 81 mph in Wendover created a cloud of dust and salt.
Vernal received nearly 1 inch of rain in 15 minutes. In 1999, a dust
storm in I-15 near Mona caused a 22-vehicle pile-up, killing one person
and injuring several others.

June 17: In 1969, heavy rains caused flooding in downtown Salt Lake City as
streets were transformed into rivers. More than 1.5 inches of rain fell
in 2 hours. In 1995, heavy rains dumped 2.17 inches in Monticello.
Alta reported 2 inches of snow! In 1998, heavy rains triggered some
flooding along the Jordan River and Interstate 15 in Salt Lake City. In
2004, hail piled up w inches deep on US-50 near the Nevada border. In
2005, Eureka had winds to 74 mph.

June 18: In 1972, a large dust devil in Bountiful tore part of the roof off a
house under construction and broke several glass windows. In 1985, a
lone thunderstorm northwest of St. George produced gusty winds that
turned over one trailer and damaged several others. In 2004, Layton had 1
inch of rain in 1 hour.

June 19: In 1918, a cloudburst in Mount Pleasant produced a river of mud and
water several feet deep, carrying large rocks, trees, dead cattle and
furniture across streets, lawns and farms. One man died trying to cross
the flood. In 1984, central Salt Lake Valley experienced strong gusty
winds of 65 mph.

June 20: In 1977, a lightning bolt struck a home in Cornish, Cache County,
downing a wire that started the attic on fire. In 1982, localized flash
flooding occurred in Sevier County. Basements were flooded in Joseph as
1 inch of rain fell in 1 hour. In 1993, lightning struck a motor home
in I-15 near Beaver, ruining electrical equipment and flattening all
tires. In 2004, Brigham City had 1 inch of rain in 10 minutes which flooded
many homes.

June 21: In 1921, a storm in Orangeville flooded the area. Ten vehicles with
campers were marooned in nearby canyons. In 1948, Salt Lake City
recorded its heaviest 24-hour rainfall for June with 1.75 inches. In
1989, cold weather settled in over northern Utah as Randolph hit 25
degrees and lower Logan dropped to 27 degrees.

June 22: In 1918, Moab and Vernon had violent thunderstorms. A flooded creek in
Moab washed away several small dams and damaged the electric plant while
in Vernon, windows were broken and 2,000 acres of crops were batten
down. In 1973, a squall line with gusty winds tipped over 2 aircraft
and stripped the roof off several hangars in Wendover.

June 23: In 1983, billions of gallons of water broke through the DMAD Dam
northeast of Delta and spread across low lying lands and roads, flooding
the town s of Deseret and Oasis with several feet of water. One man
drowned in the flood. In 1985, south winds gusted to 52 mph in Provo,
blowing off roofing material and damaging cars.

June 24: In 1952, a brief, severe hailstorm occurred near Kanosh in Millard
County, causing heavy damage to gardens, fruits, and some fields. In
1988, the mercury hit a record 98 degrees in Logan. In 1989, two to
four inches of snow fell in the Uinta Mountains. In 2003, a cold storm
produced 6 to 10 inches of snow in the Uintas.

June 25: In 1965, a tornado was spotted about 35 miles west of Salt Lake City.
In 1985, golf-ball sized hail fell in northern Utah. A funnel cloud
formed over the Great Salt Lake and a 76 mph wind gust was measured in
Springville. In 1988, the town of Loa reported an incredible 1 inch of
rain in 10 minutes along with small hail. In 2005, a tornado touched down
near Duchesne.

June 26: In 1948, a thunderstorm in Salem left behind hailstones that covered the
ground one inch deep. Damage to fruits and crops totaled $250,000. In
1965, lightning falsely triggered fire alarms at 2 Provo schools. In
1985, a waterspout over the Great Salt Lake was seen by many. In 2001,
a flash flood 8 feet deep occurred along the Paria River.

June 27: In 1927, people headed for the hills to escape floods in Carbon county.
Nearly 3 inches of rain fell in Price, causing considerable damage to
crops, basements and farmhouses. In 1970, winds of 80 mph in Milford
produced widespread damage in the city. In 1995, one inch of rain in 20
minutes flooded Wendover.

June 28: In 1892, St. George reached a sizzling 116 degrees. Until 1985, this
temperature was the hottest ever measured in Utah. In 1962, flash
floods in Orderville flooded stores and basements. In 1988, more than
one-half inch of rain fell in 10 minutes in Cedar City. In 2005, strong winds of 65
mph caused damage in Sandy and Murray.

June 29: In 1910, the worst storm in 32 years hit Orangeville. Hailstones piled
up to a depth of 4 feet deep. Bridges and roads were destroyed,
livestock were killed and cellars flooded. In 1987, a thunderstorm in
Ogden dumped 1.5 inches of rain in 15 minutes, flooding many homes. In
1995, hail cracked windshields in Enterprise. In 2004, widespread flooding
occurred in Escalante as 2.3 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes.

June 30: In 1968, winds at Roosevelt hit at least 58 mph and caused damage to
houses and power lines. An airport hangar collapsed and a steel granary
was blown one-quarter mile away. In 1984, hail dented many cars in
Duchesne and American Fork. Cove Fort had hail pile up to 4 inches
deep.

JULY

July 1: In 1968, a very cold July morning occurred across Utah. Even
Salt Lake City dropped to 40 degrees. In 1990, thunderstorm winds
produced gusts to 71 mph at Provo-BYU and 61 mph in West Kearns.
In 2000, a lightning strike at Soldier Creek Mine caused an explosion
which blew out 4 of the 9 earthen seals.

July 2: In 1934, a cloudburst produced 2.44" of rain in Milford, flooding the
downtown. In 1977, a sudden windstorm generated high winds on Utah Lake,
disabling three boats. Two people were rescued after they drifted 3 miles from
where their boat capsized. In 1986, microburst winds blew a roof off a
building in Woods Cross. In 1996, Provo hit 104 degrees.

July 3: In 1900, a lightning bolt hit a home in Salt Lake City, slightly shocking
3 people. In 1924, two boys narrowly escaped death when they were caught
in a 10-foot deep flash flood in the Vernal area. In 1995, flooding was reported
in American Fork when a cloudburst produced 1.65" of rain in a short time.

July 4: In 1925, a flash flood in Vernal's Five Mile Creek struck a car containing
nine occupants, and swept an 8-year old boy to his death. In 1986, lightning was
responsible for setting off some fireworks prematurely at Cougar Stadium in Provo.
The city of Hyrum received 1 inch of rain in 30 minutes. In 2001, Provo hit a record
106 degrees.

July 5: In 1977, three inches of rain caused the worst flash flood in 25 years in
Carbon County. The flood left a trail of muddy destruction from Helper to Carbon.
The Carbon Country Club's golf course fifth tee was under three feet of water.
In 1985, St. George set Utah's all-time record high temperature of 117°F. In
1994, a squall line line roared through Utah with damaging winds, fanning many
fires. Bountiful had a wind gust to 82 mph while Salt Lake City had a gust to
62 mph. In 1998, wind and dust storms contributed to 4 chain-reaction car accidents
in Salt Lake City. In Utah County, a gust to 62 mph was recorded in Highland.

July 6: In 1884, a tornado killed one girl and injured 2 others about 23 miles east
of Wanship. Thirty pine trees were uprooted and the victims were inside a tent. It
was the first recorded tornado in Utah that caused any injuries or deaths. In 1985,
most of Utah was left in the dark for 5 hours as a lightning bolt hit a power station in Magna.
In 1989, Monticello recorded an all-time high of 96 degrees for the month of July. In
1994, Utah's governor, Mike Leavitt declared a state of emergency for Tooele County
due to the severity of the wildfire situation.

July 7: In 1949, a massive flash flood hit the Big Rock Candy Mountain area near Marysvale.
Mud, rock and timber covered 400 feet of highway to a depth of three feet. Some boulders
on the highway weighed nearly a ton. In 1989, Moab had its hottest day ever at 114
degrees. In 1993, a microburst wind gust of 70 mph hit the town of Joseph.

July 8: In 1984, Sandy received 1.1 inches of rain in 20 minutes; road wash-outs, mudslides
and downed power lines were reported. In 1989, a tornado hit the Midvale area, just east of I-15.
One motorcyclist was tossed from his bike and another person was hit by flying glass. A boat
and trailer were blown into the median of the freeway. The roof of a fertilizer company was also
blown off.

July 9: In 1911, Provo dropped to 34 degrees. In 1962, a long, black tornado traveled across
the Grouse Creek Valley in Box Elder County. It remained on the ground for 15 minutes and
extended about 2,000 feet above the ground. In 1965, two small funnels combined to produce
a tornado over the Vivian Park area of Provo Canyon. One lady was knocked over but was not
injured. In 1976, Provo hit a record of 102 degrees. In 1981, hailstones one-half inch in
diameter piled up to a depth of 4 inches on Frisco Peak near Milford. In 2004, southwest Cache
Valley had a microburst wind of 77 mph.

July 10: In 1975, lightning in Salt Lake City knocked the KRGO radio station off the air.
In 1988, large thunderstorms produced 81-mph winds at the Bullfrog Marina on Lake Powell.
One houseboat was sunk at Halls Crossing and another boat was blown off its trailer. In
1998, one man was killed by lightning in Draper. Also, in 1998, a flash flood in Capitol Reef
National Park produced a 12-ft. wall of water, 230 feet wide in the Grand Wash. State Route
24 was closed for 3 hours. In 2000, heavy rains on the burned east slopes of the Qquirrh
Mountains caused a mud and debris flow into some yards that was 2 feet deep; six rabbits drowned.

July 11: In 1899, lightning struck 6 different places in Heber, burning several sheds and
killing two horses. In 1948, hail pounded Box Elder County resulting in extensive damage to grain
with losses up to 90 percent in some fields. In 1956, a violent thunderstorm flattened farm fields
and killed turkeys in Ephraim. In 1976, a person at Hill AFB was struck and killed by lightning. In
1992, a waterspout formed over the south end of the Great Salt Lake during the early evening
hours. It lasted about 10 minutes. In 2003, record heat settled across Utah County as Pleasant
Grove hit 102 degrees and Springville hit 105 degrees.

July 12: In 1932, hail 5" deep fell in Escalante. The hailstones were one-half inch in diameter
and fell in a one-mile wide path, killing chickens and birds, breaking windows, and destroying
crops. The area received 3.24 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. In 1984, a cloudburst produced
2" of rain in one hour near Navajo Lake. In 1985, flash floods near Bothwell, Box Elder County
flooded 14 homes, drowned 8 cattle and washed away cemetery headstones. In 1989, lightning
detection equipment recorded more than 3,300 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in northwest
Utah. In 1992, 2.45 inches of rain fell in Sugarhouse in one hour, causing a flood and setting a
record.

July 13: In 1938, a flash flood in Provo Canyon damaged the famed "Fisherman's Home."
Rocks, mud and trees washed out of Snowslide Canyon, blocking the road to Vivian Park.
Many campers were stranded and the canyon road was closed. Salt Lake City
also had 2" of rain. In 1975, a flash flood drowned 15,000 turkeys in Annabella. In 2002,
Provo reached 108 degrees, tying the all-time record high temperature ever for that city.

July 14: In 1896, a flash flood in Eureka drowned 2 people. In 1953, a small twister hit the
town of Kanarraville in Iron County. It broke limbs from trees and tore the metal roof off a garage.
It lasted 10 minutes. In 1964, every street in Panguitch had "running water from curb to curb"
as 1.85" of rain fell in 90 minutes. In 2004, a flash flood hit Cedar City as 1.31 inches of
rain fell in one hour.

July 15: In 1878, a violent rain and hail storm killed chickens, birds and muskrats in Pleasant Grove.
In 1943, a severe wind and rain storm in American Fork killed 10,000 turkeys, valued at $3 each.
Trees were also uprooted and homes and other buildings were damaged. In 2003, Provo hit a
record 104 degrees. In 2004, there were flash floods in Zion National Park. In 2005, Saint
George had a record 115 degrees.

July 16: In 1975, a lightning bolt in Coalville split a tall tree to the base, killing a ram that was nearby.
In 1985, lightning hit a home in Salt Lake City, causing $10,000 in damage. In 1996, a strong wind
gust blew out a window on the third floor of the State Capitol, injuring one legislator. In 2003, Springville
reached a record high of 102 degrees.

July 17: In 1863, a flood in Iron County's Pine Creek raised the creek's water level 20 feet.
The waters swept away a house and drowned four children. In 1937, a hailstorm hit Payson. The
hail covered a strip 1.5 miles wide by 4 miles long. Some of the hailstones were 1" in diameter. In
2003, Bicknell was hit with .77 inches of rain in 1 hour. In 2004, one boy was killed by lightning
in West Valley City.

July 18: In 1918, two large bolts of lightning struck and killed 654 head of sheep on Mill
Canyon Peak in American Fork Canyon. There was a 75-foot swath in between the dead sheep
and where not a one was injured. The dead sheep all had to be moved to the opposite side
of the canyon so as to be "off the watershed." In 2004, south Provo received 1.14 inches of rain
in 45 minutes, causing flooding of streets.

July 19: In 1955, hail piled up to 3 inches deep at Cedar Breaks National Monument. In 1972,
a whirlwind took the top off from several sheds and uprooted trees in Nephi. In 1985, a flash
flood occurred in Capitol Reef NP, stranding many campers. In 1987, a microburst wind of
71 mph caused some damage in west Kearns. In 1998, a microburst to 70 mph lashed Wendover.
In 2003, two people were killed and three others were injured after they were struck by lightning in
the High Uinta Mountains of Summit County. The family had taken shelter from a storm under
some pine trees. In 2004, major floods occurred in Wayne Canyon.

July 20: In 1890, a flood from Chalk Creek in Coalville did several thousand dollars in damage.
In 1939, Provo set a record at 106 degrees. In 1968, several streets and basements were flooded
by a cloudburst in the Provo-Orem area. In 1995, Park Valley was flooded by nearly an inch of rain
in 30 minutes. In 2004, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs had flash floods.

July 21: In 1934, a boy drowned during a flash flood in Salina. In 1943, a downpour
in Nephi dropped 2" of rain in a short period of time. Water rushing out of Salt Creek
Canyon was 2 feet deep in places. In 1987, golf-ball size hail hit Provo and Springville.
Dozens of people were injured and numerous cars were damaged. In 1998, pea-sized
hail and 1.13 inches of rain fell at Zion National Park which triggered a flash flood. State
Route 9 was closed for 4 hours and the Virgin River rose 3 feet in 15 minutes.

July 22: In 1904, the largest flood in 36 years hit Cedar City's main canyon. In 1943, a cloudburst
in American Fork killed over 5,000 turkeys. In 1968, Tintic was flooded by 2.5 inches
of rain in 2 hours and a valuable horse was killed by lightning there too. In 1998, several
people witnessed a tornado touch down just southeast of Newcastle, Iron County. On the
same date, a flash flood occurred at Natural Bridges National Monument. In 2003, record
heat baked Utah - Provo had 106 degrees, Springville had 105 degrees and Salt Lake
City hit 104 degrees.

July 23: In 1878, a flash flood in Skull Valley near Tooele killed 2 Indians and 20 head
of cattle. In 1957, lightning struck, set afire, and destroyed a church in Duchesne County.
In 1993, a storm brought 6" of snow to Mirror Lake in the Uinta Mountains. Three inches
of snow also fell on Hidden Peak at Snowbird. In 2003, Oak City picked up 1.32 inches
of rain with flooding occurring in the area.

July 24: In 1946, Mt. Pleasant was hit by flash flood of water, mud and boulders. Main
street had 3 to 4 feet of water on it. In 1960, Provo reached 108°, the hottest ever known
there. In 1981, a well-photographed tornado that was carrying red soil and dirt touched
down about 3 miles north of Hanksville. In 1998, heavy rains in the Jeremy Ranch - Kimball
Junction area filled the basements of 36 homes with water. Mudslides also occurred in
Spanish Fork and Santaquin Canyons. In 2003, Salt Lake City had its tenth consecutive day
of 100 degrees (or hotter), breaking the previous longest string of 100 degrees or hotter of
9 days, set in 1960.

July 25: In 1983, nearly 4" of rainfall was measured in a 3-hour period at Church Wells
near the Utah/Arizona border. In 1998, heavy rains triggered flash floods and mudslides in
Salt Lake City, North Ogden and Bountiful. In 2002, two experienced climbers were killed
by a lightning bolt that struck on a high ridge on Lone Peak east of Sandy. A wind gust of
71 mph also caused damage and power outages in Provo. In 2003, strong thunderstorms
caused winds of 80 mph in the Deep Creek Mountains and 79 mph on Badger Island in the
Great Salt Lake.

July 26: In 1933, Provo hit a record 107 degrees. In 1960, the temperature reached 107
degrees in Salt Lake City, the hottest ever up to that point in recorded weather history.
In 1982, a six-foot wall of water tumbled down Gate Canyon near Myton. In 1986,
ping-pong ball sized hail pounded West Valley City. In 2004, heavy rains in Utah County
caused a mudslide at Spring Lake.

July 27: In 1951, a severe electrical storm hit Salt Lake and Davis counties. Sections
of the highway between Bingham and Copperton were destroyed. Two cars were
completely buried by the mud. In 1998, two male hikers drowned in the Zion "Narrows"
during a flash flood. Four separate mudslides also were triggered in Spanish Fork Canyon
along State Route 6. In 2004, a severe storm hit Cedar City with floods and large hail.

July 28: In 1896, a flash flood in Eureka killed 4 people and turned Main Street into
a raging torrent. In 1982, a waterspout was spotted over Utah Lake and a funnel cloud
above Provo Canyon. Some areas in Utah received more than an inch of rain in 15 minutes.
In 2003, Koosharem received nearly 1 inch of rain in 15 minutes.

July 29: In 1936, a flash flood in Ferron swept a woman away to her death. In 1937,
a flash flood in Price killed a girl when she was hit by a boulder. In 1995, a tornado hit
Centerville. The damage path was about one-half mile long and 175 yards wide. Roofs,
fences and trees were damaged. Lightning also struck a woman in West Jordan, injuring her
slightly.

July 30: In 1936, a flash flood caused heavy damage to property in Minersville and one
woman drowned. In 1953, two cloudbursts sent floodwaters down Granite Flats in
American Fork Canyon. One hundred residents were stranded as the flood smashed
bridges and washed out roads. In 2003, floods occurred in Modena as 1.30 inches of rain
fell in 30 minutes. In 2006, A 1-year old boy and a 5-year old boy were killed after a flash
flood toppled the family’s vehicle in Garley’s wash in Carbon County and was hit by a “wall”
of water, sweeping it nearly a mile downstream.

July 31: In 1983, one inch of rain in 10 minutes caused a large mudslide at the Geneva
Recreation Park in Provo. The BYU Marriott Center was also flooded. In 1989,
a flash flood occurred in Cedar City, flooding 3 subdivisions. Many cars were were
displaced, overturned or relocated. In 2003, heavy rain and hail caused flooding in
Richfield.

AUGUST

August 1: In 1968, a total of 6.5 inches of rain flooded Blanding. In 1972, lightning
caused all kinds of problems. It struck a tree in Provo and knocked a limb through
a window, showering 2 children with glass. Five cattle were also struck and killed
in Payson. In Salt Lake City, an outdoor movie theater was hit and set ablaze. In 2006,
severe thunderstorms hit south Provo and east Salt Lake City. Provo's storm damaged
the Provo Airport with 92 mph winds and hundreds of trees were broken or uprooted.
In Millcreek, large trees were uprooted and windows were smashed.

August 2: In 1922, a 6-year old boy drowned in a flash flood in Magna.
The flood demolished the family's home. Flooding also caused extensive
damage across the Heber Valley. In 1972, lightning struck and killed a
migrant farm worker who was weeding beets near Riverton. In 2004, Utah
Valley State College had many trees damaged by 60 mph winds. In 2005,
a sleeping boy in a cabin was killed by lightning in the Uintas.

August 3: In 1899, a cloudburst in the mountains west of Lehi brought
down boulders weighing 500 to 1,000 pounds. In 1951, the worst flooding
in 50 years hit Lehi and Alpine. Heavy rains in the local mountains
washed out 5 bridges, flooded basements and pastures. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars in crop damage was done. In 2005, two to 4 inches
of rain flooded the New Harmony area.

August 4: In 1900, a boy drowned in a creek flooded by heavy rain in
Orangeville. In 1955, nearly 150 members of a motion picture company
filming an episode of "Lone Ranger" near Kanab were marooned by a flash
flood for 3 hours. About $100,000 in crop losses were also reported in
the area.

August 5: In 1901, a boy drowned while swimming in a gorge 15 miles
below Escalante when a flood came down the gully. In 1948, the body of
a man was found in a pile of debris after a flash flood near Sunnyside.
In 1985, a large dust devil tore the roof off a business in Murray.

August 6: In 1901, two lives were lost and a great deal of damage was
done to property west of Scofield when a flash flood moved through the
area. In 1967, twenty-nine cars of a Union Pacific freight train were
derailed north of Milford by a flash flood. In 1983, four horses were
killed by lightning in the Henry Mountains. In 2004, Kanab had 1.72 inches
of rain which caused flooding.

August 7: In 1957, a small tornado hit the western part of Salina,
Sevier County. It tore the roofs from a turkey processing plant and a
service station. It moved north to the town of Redmond and uprooted
trees, downed power and telephone lines, and buckled television
antennas.

August 8: In 1926, a cloudburst caused several large mudslides in Provo
Canyon. Part of the highway was covered by 8 feet of mud. The intake
at the Olmstead Power Plant in the mouth of the canyon was covered with
14 feet of mud. In 1963, flooding in Moab destroyed sewer and water
mains, roads and the city park.

August 9: In 1950, a hailstorm in Lehi destroyed fruit, grain, and
alfalfa. Hundreds of chickens and rabbits perished. Some people were
injured. One man's ear was partially torn off. At least 7,000 window
panes were shattered. Some of the hailstones were measured from 3 to
6.5 inches in circumference.

August 10: In 1903, a man drowned in a flash flood near Toquerville.
In 1955, a monstrous flash flood hit St. George, pouring a five-foot
wall of water one mile wide over numerous farms. In 1981, golf-ball
sized hail piled up one foot deep in parts of Iron County.

August 11: In 1999, An F2 tornado touched down in downtown Salt Lake
City. The tornado lasted 10 minutes and killed one person, injured more
than 80 people, and caused more than $170 million in damages. It was the
most destructive tornado in Utah's history. The Delta Center was among
the structures damaged.

August 12: In 1930, mud and rocks poured out of Snowslide Canyon near
Provo for several hours. A large barrier formed in the Provo River
that raised the water 8 feet. The water backed up over a highway and
some railroad tracks before it was released two weeks later. In 1968,
lightning struck and injured 2 fishermen on Panguitch Lake.

August 13: In 1906, Tropic had 2 inches of rain in 2 hours. In 1923, flash
floods killed 7 people in Farmington Canyon and 2 women in Willard Canyon
In 1984, A tornado briefly touched down about five miles south of Provo near
the shore of Utah Lake. A wind gust of 89 mph was recorded shortly thereafter
at BYU. No damage was reported.

August 14: In 1968, A tornado moved through downtown Salt Lake City.
The circulation was initially observed over the Salt Palace. The tornado
then moved across ZCMI and the University Club. Windows in the upper
floors of ZCMI were shattered. Another tornado hit West Weber the same
day.

August 15: In 1983, a mudslide 40 feet wide and 3 feet deep covered a
portion of the Alpine Loop in Provo Canyon. In 1984, a tornado touched
down 5 miles south of Manti. Farther west, a flash flood washed cars
off of I-15 between Nephi and Levan. In 2005, a sudden dust storm was
responsible for the death a woman in a car accident near Fillmore.

August 16: In 1889, a waterspout was obs