Hail history for Emery County, UT

Emery County has 19 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on October 6, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month September

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 19 since 1961

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · October 6, 2010

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.

When it hails in Emery County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Emery County's peak: September.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 19 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 25, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
October 6, 2010	2.0″	Hen egg
September 14, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
August 25, 2006	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell five miles west of exit 131 on Intersate 70.

October 6, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail with a diameter of 2 inches was reported near Green River.

August 16, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Piled up to 3 inched deep on roadways.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	3	2	7	5	1

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 Emery County

Has it ever hailed in Emery County?

Yes — 19 hail events have been recorded for Emery County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Emery County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Emery County, UT is June 27, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Emery County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on October 6, 2010. 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.