Hail History

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Hail history for South Salt Lake, UT

Last hail within 10 milesSep 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 25, 2026
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Salt Lake on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 25, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near South Salt Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 18, 20261 in
quarter
Midvale, Taylorsville, Holladay
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from South Salt Lake
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Taylorsville, Holladay
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from South Salt Lake
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 20260.75 in
penny
West Jordan
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from South Salt Lake
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Salt Lake by year

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When hail season peaks near South Salt Lake

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (6).

JanFebMar2Apr1May6Jun2Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Salt Lake

Jun 13, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salt Lake No Two Airport (8 mi from South Salt Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of ping pong ball- to golf ball-sized hail were received in West Valley City.

Jun 25, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylorsville (5 mi from South Salt Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media reported 1.75 hail via social media account. Location estimated via radar, time is approximate.

Aug 4, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salt Lake No Two Airport (8 mi from South Salt Lake)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Mill Creek (4 mi from South Salt Lake)

Aug 6, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Hunter (7 mi from South Salt Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Salt Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2021EF1Bountiful Sky Hvn Airport
10 mi from South Salt Lake
2.0 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Salt Lake

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Salt Lake since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 19, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202664 mph, measuredSlc Airport #2
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202661 mph, measuredSalt Lake City We
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 202672 mph, measuredSalt Lake City Weather, Slc Intl. Airport, Sugarhouse
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202663 mph, measuredSalt Lake City Weather, Salt Lake City Weat, Midvale
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202675 mph, estimatedSalt Lake City, Sugar House, Roper
8 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202561 mph, measuredCottonwood Hgts
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202559 mph, measuredSalt Lake City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202563 mph, measuredSalt Lake City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, measuredSalt Lake City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202558 mph, measuredSalt Lake No Two Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near South Salt Lake; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of South Salt Lake.

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