Hail history for Davis County, UT

Davis County has 29 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 22, 2018.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

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 1963

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 22, 2018

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 Davis County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Davis County's peak: August.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 29 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 2, 2021	0.75″	Penny
September 2, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 22, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
September 22, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 13, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A social media photo showed one inch diamter hail in Clearfield.

August 22, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail was reported in Farmington, Kaysville, Fruit Heights, and Layton, with some stones as large as golf ball-sized.

September 22, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported just west of West Point.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	4	7	8	4

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 Davis County

Has it ever hailed in Davis County?

Yes — 29 hail events have been recorded for Davis County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Davis County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Davis County, UT is August 13, 2024, 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 Davis County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 22, 2018. 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.

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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.