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Hail history for Cottonwood Heights, UT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cottonwood Heights on 23 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.
Cottonwood Heights ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Cottonwood Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Midvale, Taylorsville, Holladay 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cottonwood Heights |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Taylorsville, Holladay 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cottonwood Heights |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | West Jordan 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cottonwood Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cottonwood Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Cottonwood Heights
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Cottonwood Heights
Jun 25, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylorsville (7 mi from Cottonwood Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media reported 1.75 hail via social media account. Location estimated via radar, time is approximate.Jun 18, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Jordan (7 mi from Cottonwood Heights)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Mill Creek (5 mi from Cottonwood Heights)
Aug 6, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Nash (10 mi from Cottonwood Heights)
Sep 2, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Salt Lake City (8 mi from Cottonwood Heights)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cottonwood Heights
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cottonwood Heights since 2006, on 40 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 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Sugarhouse 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Midvale 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Salt Lake City, Alta, Sugar House 8 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Cottonwood Hgts 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Salt Lake No Two Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Alpine 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 96 mph, estimated | Salt Lake City, Salt Lake No Two Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Taylorsville 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Sugar House 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 Cottonwood Heights; 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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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 Cottonwood Heights.
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