Hail in Uintah County, UT
Hail turns up in Uintah County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 9 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Uintah County since 2025, the largest 2.4″ (hen egg) on September 18, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 18, 2026.
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About Uintah County, UT
Uintah County occupies the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah, high desert ringed by mountains and drained by the Green River. Hail is infrequent in this dry, sheltered basin, appearing mostly when late-summer monsoon moisture climbs the surrounding terrain and produces brief, small hail no larger than marbles. The nearest radar is Grand Junction (KGJX) in Colorado, more than 100 mi to the southeast, so its beam passes well overhead and sees little of what reaches the ground.
The hail record for Uintah County, UT
Hail is a recurring threat in Uintah County, with 9 confirmed events on record since 2025.
September does most of the damage here; Uintah County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Uintah County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 9 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Uintah County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Uintah County?
Hail in Uintah County is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Uintah County?
Radar confirmed 2.4-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.
Will it hail again in Uintah County this year?
Uintah 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 Uintah 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 Uintah County, UT
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Uintah 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.
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.
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 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.