Tornado strikes Navajo Nation, destroying homes and displacing families near Blanding, Utah.

A tornado struck the Navajo Nation Reservation near Blanding, Utah, destroying three homes and displacing multiple families on September 13, 2025. The tornado caused widespread damage in the McCracken Mesa and Cahone Mesa areas, with no human injuries reported, though several pets and livestock are missing. Affected families were directed to Montezuma Creek Elementary School and later relocated to nearby hotels. Two confirmed tornadoes prompted National Weather Service warnings for southeastern Utah and western Colorado, cautioning against damaging winds, hail, and debris.