Davis County tornado sets Utah record at 1.1 miles wide near Francis Peak

FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KUTV) — A tornado that moved through the Davis and Morgan County mountains set a new Utah state record for tornado width, according to the National Weather Service.

The Francis Peak tornado had a path length of 5.93 miles, remained on the ground for 16 minutes and reached a maximum width of 1,900 yards, or 1.1 miles. NWS said the width set a Utah record.

Video from Fruit Heights showed the tornado in the Davis County foothills as the severe storm moved through the area.

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