Hail History

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Hail history for Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT

Last hail within 10 milesSep 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 25, 2026
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles67

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on 29 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 22, 20261 in
quarter		Suncrest
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 20261 in
quarter		Midvale, Taylorsville, Holladay
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Taylorsville, Holladay
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 20260.75 in
penny		West Jordan
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley		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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (11) and June (7).

JanFebMar3Apr3May7Jun2Jul11Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

Jun 13, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salt Lake No Two Airport (10 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley)

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 (7 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley)

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 (10 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley)

Jun 18, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Jordan (6 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley)

Aug 26, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Salt Lake No Two Airport (9 mi from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Little Cottonwood Creek Valley since 2006, on 44 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)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMidvale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202675 mph, estimatedSalt Lake City, Alta, Nash
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202561 mph, measuredCottonwood Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202558 mph, measuredSalt Lake No Two Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202496 mph, estimatedSalt Lake City, Herriman, Salt Lake No Two Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 30, 202366 mph, measuredTaylorsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 202370 mph, measuredSugar House
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202368 mph, measuredNash
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202364 mph, measuredHerriman, East Mill Creek
2 wind reports		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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley; 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.

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