A tornado touched down in the mountains east of Fruit Heights in Davis County on the afternoon of Friday, September 18, according to a preliminary storm report from the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City. The event occurred just before 2 p.m. while the area was experiencing a severe storm.
The National Weather Service reported that the tornado touched down near a summit along a ridge heading west of Francis Peak, at an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet. Although social media footage showed air lifting tree fragments, no damage was recorded because the area is mostly unpopulated. The exact intensity of the tornado has not been determined.
The tornado occurred while a severe storm warning was in effect for portions of Weber and Davis counties. This warning included the potential for wind gusts, hail, rain, and flash flooding. In Layton, damage was reported at a Men’s Wearhouse store, and some streets experienced flooding for several minutes. Large hail was also documented via social media.
The weather event coincided with broader severe weather conditions affecting the region, which included risks of heavy rain and flooding.
