Hail in Grand County, UT
Grand County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 18 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Grand County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on September 13, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 18, 2026.
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About Grand County, UT
Grand County spreads across the red rock canyon country of eastern Utah, around Moab and the Colorado River near Arches. Despite the dry desert setting, late-summer storms bring hail to the area with some regularity, usually at marble size. The Grand Junction radar (KGJX) lies about 73 miles to the east, where rugged terrain means it reads storm tops more reliably than detail close to the canyon floors.
The hail record for Grand County, UT
Hail is closer to routine than rare in Grand County, with 18 confirmed events on the radar record since 2025.
September is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Grand County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 18 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Grand County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Grand County?
Hail in Grand County is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Grand County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on September 13, 2026.
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.
Will it hail again in Grand County this year?
Grand County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Grand County in 2026?
Yes, 4 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 18, 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 Grand County, UT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Grand 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.