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Tornado touched down, damaged property in Tooele County after warning issued, officials confirm

By ABC 4 · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Tooele County experienced a tornado last week that caused damage and had winds up to 100 mph. On August 13, tornado warnings were issued for parts of Tooele County, with residents encouraged to immediately take cover.

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