Hail history for Tooele County, UT

Tooele County has 31 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 12, 2016.

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 31 since 1963

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 12, 2016

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 Tooele County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 31 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 19, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
June 13, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
August 20, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 19, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Multiple public reports and pictures indicated hailstones with diameters ranging from approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in Tooele.

June 12, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail was observed and photographed along Interstate 80 near Aragonite.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	4	9	4	6	5

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 Tooele County

Has it ever hailed in Tooele County?

Yes — 31 hail events have been recorded for Tooele County, UT in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tooele County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tooele County, UT is July 19, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Tooele County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 12, 2016. 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.