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Hail history for Utah County, UT
Utah County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 21, 1987.
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.
When it hails in Utah County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Utah County's peak: August.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Utah County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Social media photos showed hail from 1-1.75 inches in diameter at Orem and Lindon.
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Social media reports showed 1.5 inch diameter hail at Lehi. Time and location are estimated by radar.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
One inch diameter hail was reported at Saratoga Springs.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
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 Utah County
Has it ever hailed in Utah County?
Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Utah County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Utah County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Utah County, UT is August 13, 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 Utah County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 21, 1987. 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.
More Utah hail history
- Salt Lake County 117
- Uintah County 37
- San Juan County 32
- Tooele County 31
- Box Elder County 29
- Davis County 29
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.