Ogden Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Ogden, 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 23 hail storms within 25 miles of Ogden, UT. Of those, 11 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 20 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Ogden Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Destructive	1 event	Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe	2 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	8 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	9 events	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor	3 events	Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Ogden Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026	20 events
2025	1 event
2024	2 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Ogden, with 20 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Ogden 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 Ogden Hail Storms

September 18, 2026 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near 1 W Farmington. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Ogden-area properties.
September 18, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SW Farmington. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Ogden-area properties.
September 18, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 W Layton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Ogden-area properties.
September 18, 2026 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near 2 W Kaysville. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Ogden-area properties.
September 18, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 WSW Layton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Ogden-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Ogden

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2026-10-12	1 NW Farr West, UT	Moderate	0.75"	Spotter reported a large amount of pea-sized hail, followed by a short-lived burst of penny sized hail on the backside. Time is approximate.
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 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 Layton, UT	Significant	1.25"	Public report of measured half-dollar sized hail.
2026-09-18	2 W Kaysville, UT	Severe	1.50"	From a picture shared with our office via social media, reported as Kaysville just west of I-15.
2026-09-18	Kaysville, UT	Moderate	0.88"	Public report of nickel sized hail.
2026-09-18	1 NW Layton, UT	Moderate	0.75"	Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-09-18	2 SE Peterson, UT	Moderate	0.75"	Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-09-18	1 WSW Layton, UT	Significant	1.00"	Multiple social media reports depicting quarter sized hail. Time estimated via radar.
2026-09-18	Brigham City, UT	Moderate	0.50"	Trained spotter reported. Time estimated from radar.
2026-03-06	West Weber, UT	Moderate	0.70"	—
2026-03-06	West Haven, UT	Minor	0.10"	—
2026-03-06	Ogden, UT	Significant	1.30"	—
2026-03-06	Eden, UT	Minor	0.30"	—
2026-03-06	Fruit Heights, UT	Significant	1.20"	—
2026-03-06	South Weber, UT	Minor	0.20"	—
2026-03-05	Eden, UT	Destructive	2.40"	—
2026-03-05	South Ogden, UT	Moderate	0.50"	—

Wind Storm History — Ogden Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 114 high-wind events within 25 miles of Ogden, UT in the past five years. Of those, 114 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 90 mph.

Severity	Count
Severe	52 events
Significant	62 events

Recent Wind Events Near Ogden

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-10-11	11 SW West Warren, UT	61	Significant	—
2026-10-11	1 S Powder Mtn, UT	66	Severe	—
2026-10-11	2 SW Powder Mtn, UT	59	Significant	—
2026-10-11	1 W Snowbasin - Mid Bow, UT	73	Severe	—
2026-10-11	1 W Snowbasin - Mid Bow, UT	68	Severe	—
2026-08-28	11 W Hooper, UT	61	Significant	Mesonet station FREUT Fremont Island - Miller Hill.
2026-08-28	4 NE Stoddard, UT	59	Significant	Mesonet station PC298 The Head.
2026-08-23	2 NNE Roy, UT	69	Severe	Ogden-Hinckley Airport ASOS.
2026-07-30	6 SW Syracuse, UT	61	Significant	Mesonet station UUPYF Uofu Playa Flux Tower.
2026-07-30	3 SSW West Point, UT	60	Significant	Mesonet station UUSYR 2.5 SW West Point.
2026-07-09	2 NNE Roy, UT	54	Significant	Ogden-Hinckley Airport ASOS gusted to 54mph as an outflow boundary approached. Also gusted to 50mph+ multiple times following 7:41pm MT, though 54mph was the max gust.
2026-06-25	15 W West Warren, UT	61	Significant	Mesonet station PC492 Radar.
2026-06-24	PROMONTORY PT ARPT, UT	61	Significant	Mesonet station PC492 Radar measured a thunderstorm wind gust to 61 mph.
2026-06-20	2 SW Perry, UT	59	Significant	Mesonet station UTWLD I-15 at Willard POE.
2026-06-20	WILLARD, UT	59	Significant	The Mesonet station UTWLD I-15 at Willard POE recorded a thunderstorm wind gust to 59 mph.
2026-05-13	LITTLE MTN, UT	77	Severe	The Fremont Island - Miller Hill mesonet station recorded a period of severe wind gusts with a peak recorded gust of 77 mph. This was the result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
2026-05-13	LITTLE MTN, UT	78	Severe	The Fremont Island - Miller Hill mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 78 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.
2026-05-13	11 W Hooper, UT	70	Severe	Mesonet station FREUT Fremont Island - Miller Hill.
2026-05-13	11 W Hooper, UT	78	Severe	Mesonet station FREUT Fremont Island - Miller Hill.
2026-05-13	11 W Hooper, UT	77	Severe	Mesonet station FREUT Fremont Island - Miller Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ogden Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Ogden was on September 18, 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 Ogden?

Ogden averages roughly 5 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 11 of the 23 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Ogden?

The largest documented hail near Ogden in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Ogden-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 Ogden address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Ogden. 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 Ogden

If your property in or near Ogden 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 Ogden's Location Matters for Hail

Ogden 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.