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Hail history for South Salt Lake, UT
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
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Midvale, Taylorsville, Holladay 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from South Salt Lake |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Taylorsville, Holladay 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from South Salt Lake |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | West Jordan 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from South Salt Lake |
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
When hail season peaks near South Salt Lake
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (6).
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
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | EF1 | Bountiful Sky Hvn Airport 10 mi from South Salt Lake |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Slc Airport #2 1 wind report |
| 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, Midvale 3 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Roper 8 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Cottonwood Hgts 1 wind report |
| 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 | 58 mph, measured | Salt Lake No Two Airport 1 wind report |
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
- Salt Lake City
20 hail days - West Valley City
23 hail days - West Jordan
32 hail days - Sandy
34 hail days - South Jordan
32 hail days - Layton
9 hail days - Ogden
12 hail days - Provo
5 hail days
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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