Hail in Davis County, UT
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 hail event of 1 inch or larger in Davis County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on July 4, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 4, 2025.
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About Davis County, UT
Davis County lies between the Great Salt Lake and the steep Wasatch Range in northern Utah, a narrow band of populated benchland north of Salt Lake City. Hail is rare here; the dry climate offers limited moisture, so the few stones come from summer thunderstorms that build on upslope flow against the Wasatch front. The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX) sits about 26 miles to the northwest and keeps the county in view, though the mountains can screen the lowest levels.
The hail record for Davis County, UT
July does most of the damage here; Davis County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Davis County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Davis County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 severe hail event (1 inch or larger) in the Davis County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Davis County?
Hail in Davis County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Davis County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on July 4, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Davis County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Davis County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Davis County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Davis County so far in 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Davis County, UT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Davis County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.