Hail history for Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder County has 29 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 10, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 29 since 1958

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 10, 1997

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Box Elder County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Box Elder County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 29 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 11, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 1, 2009	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Box Elder County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 6, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch diameter hail was reported at Tremonton.

June 12, 2016 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball-sized hail was reported near Perry, Utah.

August 5, 2015 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail was observed and video taped along Interstate 84 north of Bothwell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	1	0	3	8	6	5	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Box Elder County

Has it ever hailed in Box Elder County?

Yes — 29 hail events have been recorded for Box Elder County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Box Elder County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Box Elder County, UT is August 6, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Box Elder County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 10, 1997. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Utah hail history

All 29 Utah counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.