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Hail history for Salt Lake City, UT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salt Lake City on 20 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.
Salt Lake City ranks #184 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Salt Lake City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Taylorsville, Holladay 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Salt Lake City |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Taylorsville, Holladay 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Salt Lake City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salt Lake City by year
When hail season peaks near Salt Lake City
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Salt Lake City
Aug 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Centerville (10 mi from Salt Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Unofficial report of ping-pong ball size hail. Radar estimates 1 to 1.5" so report is possible. 3/4" report also from Centerville.Jun 13, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salt Lake No Two Airport (10 mi from Salt Lake City)
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 Salt Lake City)
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 Salt Lake City)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Mill Creek (6 mi from Salt Lake City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salt Lake City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | EF1 | Bountiful Sky Hvn Airport 7 mi from Salt Lake City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salt Lake City
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salt Lake City since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 19, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Salt Lake City We 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Salt Lake City Weather, Slc Intl. Airport, Sugarhouse 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Salt Lake City Weather, Salt Lake City Weat 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Roper 7 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Salt Lake City 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Salt Lake City 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Salt Lake City 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Buena Vista, Salt Lake City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Salt Lake City, West Bountiful 2 wind reports |
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 Salt Lake City; 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.
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27 hail days - West Valley City
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32 hail days - Layton
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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 Salt Lake City.
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