Murray Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Murray, UT

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 45 hail storms within 25 miles of Murray, UT. Of those, 32 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 30 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Murray Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive1 eventEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe12 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant19 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate12 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Murray Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202630 events
20247 events
20238 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Murray, with 30 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Murray typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Murray Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Murray

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-22 1 S Suncrest, UT Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-09-18 1 SSW Pleasant Grove, UT Moderate 0.88" Social media report of nickel sized hail around 7AM MT.
2026-09-18 3 W Farmington, UT Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-09-18 3 W Farmington, UT Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-09-18 1 WSW Taylorsville, UT Significant 1.00" Estimated quarter sized hail reported on social media. Time estimated via radar.
2026-09-18 2 SW Taylorsville, UT Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-09-18 2 NW Kimball Jct, UT Significant 1.00" Public report of quarter sized hail.
2026-09-18 2 W Midvale, UT Significant 1.00" Social media video depicting estimated quarter sized hail in West Jordan. Time estimated via radar.
2026-09-18 1 W Farmington, UT Severe 1.50" Report shared via Spotter Network.
2026-09-18 1 SW Farmington, UT Significant 1.00" Multiple social media reports depicting quarter sized hail. Time estimated via radar and other hail reports within the vicinity.
2026-09-18 1 W Holladay, UT Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-09-18 Midway, UT Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-25 HOLLADAY, UT Severe 1.50" Public photo of hail in Holladay with estimated max size around 1.50. Time and location are approximate.
2026-06-25 Holladay, UT Significant 1.00" Public report of quarter size hail in Holladay.
2026-06-25 Taylorsville, UT Severe 1.75" Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail reported via broadcast media social media account. Location estimated via radar.
2026-06-25 HOLLADAY, UT Significant 1.00" Public report of 1.00 hail in Holladay via social media. Time and location are approximate.
2026-06-25 TAYLORSVILLE, UT Severe 1.75" Broadcast media reported 1.75 hail via social media account. Location estimated via radar, time is approximate.
2026-06-25 2 NW Taylorsville, UT Severe 1.75" Public video of hail in Taylorsville with estimated max hail size up to golf ball.
2026-06-25 Holladay, UT Severe 1.50" Public photo of hail in Holladay with estimated max size around ping pong ball.
2026-06-25 TAYLORSVILLE, UT Severe 1.75" Public video via social media of hail in Taylorsville with estimated max hail size up to 1.75. Location and time are approximate.

Wind Storm History — Murray Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 212 high-wind events within 25 miles of Murray, UT in the past five years. Of those, 211 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe76 events
Significant135 events
Moderate1 event

Recent Wind Events Near Murray

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-10-11 1 SW Solitude - Powderh, UT 68 Severe —
2026-10-11 1 S Snowbird, UT 76 Severe —
2026-10-11 Alta - Udot, UT 58 Significant —
2026-10-11 2 N Big Cottonwood - Sp, UT 62 Significant —
2026-10-11 3 W Big Cottonwood - Ro, UT 59 Significant —
2026-10-11 2 W Big Cottonwood - Ro, UT 59 Significant —
2026-10-11 2 E Deer Valley Daly We, UT 60 Significant —
2026-08-31 1 SW Herriman, UT 62 Significant —
2026-08-25 6 NW Magna, UT 60 Significant Mesonet station UT107 I-80 At Mp 107.
2026-08-25 Slc Arpt #2, UT 64 Severe AWOS station KSVR Slc Arpt No. 2.
2026-08-24 2 ESE Copperton, UT 64 Severe Trans-Jordan Landfill.
2026-08-24 2 NW South Jordan - Day, UT 74 Severe Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW South Jordan - Daybreak. SR-85 @ Dannon Way.
2026-08-14 1 SSE Salt Lake City We, UT 61 Significant —
2026-07-30 1 WSW Salt Lake City We, UT 59 Significant ASOS station KSLC Salt Lake City Intl Arpt.
2026-07-30 2 NNW Slc Intl Arpt, UT 68 Severe Postal employee measured a 68mph gust with an anemometer positioned on top of a building near the end of the east runway.
2026-07-30 4 E Sugarhouse, UT 60 Significant Mesonet station PC022 Mount Aire Canyon.
2026-07-30 Salt Lake City Weather, UT 72 Severe Mesonet station UT215 I-215 at I-80.
2026-07-22 Salt Lake City Weather, UT 63 Significant Measured wind gust of 63 mph I-215 at I-80 mesonet sensor (UT215).
2026-07-22 1 W Salt Lake City Weat, UT 61 Significant Measured gust of 61 mph at Salt Lake City International Airport ASOS (KSLC).
2026-07-10 5 WNW Eagle Mountain, UT 59 Significant Mesonet station TT255 Oak Springs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Murray, UT?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Murray was on September 22, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Murray?

Murray averages roughly 9 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 32 of the 45 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Murray?

The largest documented hail near Murray in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Murray-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in UT?

Most homeowners insurance policies in UT cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Murray address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Murray. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Murray

If your property in or near Murray took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Murray's Location Matters for Hail

Murray sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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