Hail in San Juan County, UT
San Juan County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 19 hail events of 1 inch or larger in San Juan County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on October 12, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 15, 2026.
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About San Juan County, UT
San Juan County covers the southeastern corner of Utah, red-rock canyon country rising to the Abajo and La Sal mountains on the Colorado Plateau. Hail comes mainly in the late-summer monsoon, when moist air lifts over the high ground and grows afternoon storms. The nearest radar is Grand Junction's KGJX, about 131 miles to the northeast, so the rugged terrain and great distance leave its beam riding far overhead, catching only the tops of storms here.
The hail record for San Juan County, UT
With 19 confirmed events on record since 2025, San Juan County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
Most confirmed hail in San Juan County falls between spring and early summer, with September the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in San Juan County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 19 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the San Juan County area since 2025.
When is hail season in San Juan County?
Hail in San Juan County is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in San Juan County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on October 12, 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.
Will it hail again in San Juan County this year?
San Juan 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 San Juan County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 15, 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 San Juan County, UT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At San Juan 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.
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.
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.
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.