LYNNDYL, Utah (ABC4) — Power has been cut off and nearly 40 homes damaged in Lynndyl after a sever storm swept through the city on Saturday evening. According to Steve O'Camb, Millard County Sheriff, a sever thunderstorm warning was issued right around 4 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm that moved through Lynndyl damaged a house and derailed dozens of railroad cars Friday, according to the Millard County sheriff. Sheriff Steve O’Camb said the storm tore the roof off a house and tipped over about 34 railroad cars.
A powerful storm blew through part of Millard County Saturday afternoon, causing serious damage. Millard County Sheriff Steve O'Camb said a "crazy storm cell" blew through the town of Lynndyl, in the northeast corner of the county. The wind was so strong that it blew 34 cars over on a freight train.
The Lynndyl Planning and Zoning Committee met on June 25, 2026, to discuss the approval of previous meeting minutes and a potential data center development. The meeting also addressed the digitization of the water plat map.
A National Weather Service damage survey reported a destructive thunderstorm and wind event in Lynndyl, Utah, on Aug. 29, 2026. The event involved peak wind estimates of 100 mph and significant wind-driven hail damage.
A destructive thunderstorm on August 29, 2026, caused significant damage in Lynndyl, Utah, including overturned railroad cars and shredded crops. The National Weather Service estimated peak winds reached 100 mph during the microburst event.
An intense storm on August 28 caused significant damage in Millard County, including toppled rail cars and structural damage to homes. Sheriff Steve O’Camb stated that officials are currently in the assessment phase following the natural disaster.
The West Bountiful Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to discuss a potential city code amendment regarding land use appeal authority.
The West Bountiful Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, regarding a potential code amendment for detached accessory dwelling units.
