Hail history for Utah
665 NOAA hail reports across 26 counties and 3 cities and towns since 1957, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Utah
- Last hail
- Oct 21, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 39
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 106 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 18, 2026
665 reports on 341 days since 1957 · #44 of 51 states
Hail map · Utah
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What the record says about Utah
The latest hail report in Utah is from October 21, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 39 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Utah logged 305 reports on 142 hail days, about 15.3 reports a year. That is 9% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #44 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 18, 2026 near 3 SSW Layton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (151) compared with 2006–2015 (154). The busiest year was 2026, with 39 reports on 12 days. Hail here peaks in August (30% of reports); 34% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Utah 15.3
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Utah 142
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Utah 1%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 39 | |||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 21 | 13 | 34 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | ||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 13 | 13 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | View |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 13 | 2.00 in | View |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | View |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | View |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 11 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 10 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SSW Layton | Davis | — | 19:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9.11 ESE Beaver | Beaver | $20K | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Columbia Jct | Carbon | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Green River | Emery | — | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Helper | Carbon | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 259 39%
- 1–2 in 398 60%
- 2 in + 8 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SW Rockville | Washington | 23:09 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Farr West | Weber | 12:22 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Suncrest | Utah | 22:13 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Taylorsville | Salt Lake | 22:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WSW Taylorsville | Salt Lake | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Layton | Davis | 21:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Kaysville | Davis | 20:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 W Farmington | Davis | 20:38 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Farmington | Davis | 20:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 W Layton | Davis | 20:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SSW Mountain Green | Morgan | 20:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SSW Layton | Davis | 19:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
Recent storm days in Utah
- Oct 21, 2026 39 US reports
- Oct 12, 2026 2 US reports
- Sep 22, 2026 3 US reports
- Sep 18, 2026 19 US reports
- Sep 17, 2026 28 US reports
- Sep 16, 2026 4 US reports
- Aug 30, 2026 4 US reports
- Aug 29, 2026 7 US reports
- Aug 13, 2026 22 US reports
How Utah compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 124 | 1.75 in |
| Utah County | 55 | 2.00 in |
| Uintah County | 38 | 1.75 in |
| Davis County | 36 | 2.00 in |
| Tooele County | 33 | 1.75 in |
| San Juan County | 32 | 1.75 in |
| Box Elder County | 32 | 1.75 in |
| Duchesne County | 28 | 1.75 in |
| Washington County | 27 | 2.00 in |
| Grand County | 26 | 1.75 in |
| Carbon County | 26 | 2.00 in |
| Iron County | 21 | 1.75 in |
| Emery County | 20 | 2.00 in |
| Cache County | 19 | 1.75 in |
| Weber County | 19 | 1.75 in |
| Kane County | 18 | 1.75 in |
| Garfield County | 17 | 1.75 in |
| Summit County | 14 | 1.50 in |
| Daggett County | 12 | 1.75 in |
| Wasatch County | 12 | 1.50 in |
| Wayne County | 12 | 2.00 in |
| Sevier County | 8 | 1.25 in |
| Millard County | 8 | 1.75 in |
| Juab County | 8 | 1.50 in |
| Beaver County | 6 | 2.00 in |
| Sanpete County | 5 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Utah
How often does it hail in Utah?
665 hail reports have been logged in Utah since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 15.3 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in Utah?
Most reports come in August, June, September. August alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Utah?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 18, 2026 near 3 SSW Layton. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Utah?
The most recent report in this data is from October 21, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Utah had in the last five years?
39 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 106 reports. The most recent was October 21, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.