Hail history for Beaver County, UT

Beaver County has 6 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 4 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 17, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 6 since 1981

1″ or larger 4 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 17, 2021

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 6 of 6 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 17, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg
July 29, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2016	0.25″	Pea
August 3, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2001	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 1981	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beaver County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 17, 2021 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A photo and video on social media showed estimated 2 inch diameter hail, with significant damage to a camper trailer and truck.

July 29, 2021 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter fell at the Canyon Breeze Golf Course in Beaver.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	0	1	2	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beaver County

Has it ever hailed in Beaver County?

Yes — 6 hail events have been recorded for Beaver County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 4 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beaver County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beaver County, UT is August 17, 2021, with 2.0″ (hen egg) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beaver County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 17, 2021. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.