Hail in Ogden, UT
Hail turns up in Ogden on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Ogden since 2025, the largest 2.3″ (hen egg) on September 18, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 23, 2026.
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About Ogden, UT
Ogden lies at the base of the Wasatch Range in northern Utah, where the mountains rise abruptly from the shoreline of the former Lake Bonneville plain, just north of the Great Salt Lake. Significant hail is rare here; the basin-and-range topography and distance from Gulf moisture limit the storm environments needed for large hail, and convective events tend to be isolated and short-lived. The Salt Lake City (KMTX) radar to the south covers the Ogden area.
The hail record for Ogden, UT
Ogden doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 5 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with September the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Ogden?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Ogden area since 2025.
When is hail season in Ogden?
Hail in Ogden is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Ogden?
Radar confirmed 2.3-inch hail, about hen egg size, on September 18, 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.
Is hail getting worse in Ogden?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Ogden, 5 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Ogden this year?
Ogden'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 Ogden in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 23, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Ogden, UT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Ogden'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.
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.
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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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 city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.