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Hail Damage Roofing in Salt Lake City & Davis County

Hail isn’t supposed to be a Salt Lake problem. In 2026 it was, twice: golf-ball hail in Taylorsville and ping-pong-ball hail in Holladay on June 25, then a September 18 storm that dropped stones estimated up to 2 inches near Layton and 1.5 inches in Kaysville and Farmington before quarter-size hail reached Taylorsville and West Jordan. Our Salt Lake City office is inspecting roofs across Salt Lake, Davis, and Morgan Counties now — before snow covers the evidence.

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The 2026 Storms

Two Hail Storms in One Season — What Actually Happened

Everything below comes from the National Weather Service’s preliminary storm reports, not from our marketing department. Sizes are the largest reported at each spot, many estimated from photos — and hail swaths are narrow, so your street’s experience may have been bigger or smaller.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · ~2:40–3:00 PM

Golf-ball hail across Salt Lake County’s valley floor

1.75″Taylorsville
1.5″Holladay
4NWS hail reports

Ping-pong- to golf-ball-size hail hit Taylorsville around 2:38 p.m.; twenty minutes later Holladay reported quarter-size stones and a photo showing hail around ping-pong-ball size. That’s well past the roughly 1-inch mark where asphalt shingle damage typically begins. NOAA radar shows the band crossing Murray and Millcreek between those two reports.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · ~1:40–4:10 PM

Large hail across Davis County, then a second round to the south

2″Near Layton (est.)
1.5″Kaysville & Farmington
68 mphGust east of Layton

Hail estimated up to 2 inches fell near the Layton–Kaysville line, with property damage and injuries reported; measured half-dollar hail hit Layton’s west side and 1.5-inch stones hit Kaysville and Farmington. A brief tornado touched down on the ridge east of Fruit Heights. Around 4 p.m., quarter-size hail fell in Taylorsville and West Jordan. NOAA radar puts the heaviest hail over East Layton, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights, with a second core near Mountain Green.

2026 Storm Record

What the National Weather Service Recorded on June 25, 2026

Preliminary storm reports, listed as the NWS logged them. Sizes are the largest reported at each spot — often estimated from photos — and hail falls in narrow swaths, so damage can change from one street to the next.

When (MDT) Report Where NWS Remarks
June 25, 2026, 2:38 PM 1.75" hail (golf ball) Taylorsville Ping-pong- to golf-ball-size hail reported via a broadcast-media social account; location estimated from radar.
June 25, 2026, 2:38 PM 1.75" hail (golf ball) 2 mi NW of Taylorsville Public video; estimated maximum size up to golf ball.
June 25, 2026, 2:58 PM 1" hail (quarter) Holladay Public report of quarter-size hail.
June 25, 2026, 2:59 PM 1.5" hail (ping-pong ball) Holladay Public photo; estimated maximum size around ping-pong ball.

Source: National Weather Service Salt Lake City preliminary Local Storm Reports, archived by the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.

2026 Storm Record

What the National Weather Service Recorded on September 18, 2026

Preliminary storm reports, listed as the NWS logged them. Sizes are the largest reported at each spot — often estimated from photos — and hail falls in narrow swaths, so damage can change from one street to the next.

When (MDT) Report Where NWS Remarks
Sept. 18, 2026, 8:36 AM 0.5" hail (half-inch) 1 mi W of Holladay mPING report (morning storm).
Sept. 18, 2026, 1:39 PM 1" hail (quarter) 1 mi WSW of Layton Multiple social-media reports of quarter-size hail; time estimated from radar.
Sept. 18, 2026, 1:42 PM 0.75" hail (penny) 3 mi W of Farmington mPING report.
Sept. 18, 2026, 1:45 PM 1.5" hail (ping-pong ball) 2 mi W of Kaysville (just west of I-15) From a photo shared with the NWS office via social media.
Sept. 18, 2026, 1:45 PM 2" hail (hen egg) 3 mi SSW of Layton (near the Kaysville line) Estimated from multiple photos shared with local media. Property damage and injuries reported.
Sept. 18, 2026, 1:52 PM Tornado 2 mi E of Fruit Heights Video showed rotation reaching the ground on the ridgeline west of Francis Peak; unpopulated terrain, no damage reported.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:05 PM 68 mph wind gust 5 mi E of East Layton (Morgan County) Thunderstorm wind gust; location and time approximated.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:05 PM 1.25" hail (half-dollar) 3 mi SSW of Mountain Green (Morgan County) Half-dollar-size hail.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:15 PM 1.25" hail (half-dollar) 1 mi W of Layton Public report of measured half-dollar-size hail.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:30 PM 1" hail (quarter) 1 mi SW of Farmington Multiple social-media reports of quarter-size hail; time estimated from radar.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:30 PM 0.75" hail (penny) 3 mi W of Farmington mPING report.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:38 PM 1.5" hail (ping-pong ball) 1 mi W of Farmington Reported via the Spotter Network.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:40 PM 0.88" hail (nickel) Kaysville Public report of nickel-size hail.
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:51 PM 0.75" hail (penny) 2 mi SE of Peterson (Morgan County) mPING report.
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:15 PM Street flooding 1 mi WSW of Layton Street flooding seen in video shared on social media.
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:32 PM 0.75" hail (penny) 1 mi NW of Layton mPING report.
Sept. 18, 2026, 4:04 PM 1" hail (quarter) 1 mi WSW of Taylorsville Estimated quarter-size hail reported on social media; time estimated from radar.
Sept. 18, 2026, 4:04 PM 1" hail (quarter) West Jordan (2 mi W of Midvale) Social-media video of estimated quarter-size hail in West Jordan; time estimated from radar.
Sept. 18, 2026, 4:10 PM 1" hail (quarter) 2 mi SW of Taylorsville mPING report.

Source: National Weather Service Salt Lake City preliminary Local Storm Reports, archived by the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.

Why It Matters Here

Why Wasatch Front Hail Damage Gets Missed

On Colorado’s Front Range, post-storm roof checks are routine. Along the Wasatch Front, most people have never had a reason to get one — which is exactly why this year’s damage is easy to overlook.

Hail is rare, so nobody looks

Hail-bruised shingles look fine from the street. With no habit of post-storm inspections, damage sits unnoticed until it becomes a leak.

Winter finds what hail started

Cracked shingles and broken seals let meltwater in. Freeze-thaw cycles and ice dams turn quiet hail damage into ceiling stains by spring.

Two storms, one roof

Taylorsville was hit on both dates. Insurers tie damage to a date of loss, so each storm’s damage needs its own documentation.

The storm crews arrive fast

Door-knockers follow big storms. Utah law gives you real protections — know them before anyone asks you to sign.

What to Do Now

Five Steps After Hail in Salt Lake or Davis County

You don’t need to climb on the roof or call your insurer in a panic. You do need to get the damage documented while the storm date is fresh.

  1. Note the date and take ground-level photos. Dented gutters, vents, AC fins, screens, and any hail you saved in the freezer all help establish what fell.
  2. Get a free inspection. We check every slope, photograph each hit, and give you a written report — including when the damage doesn’t justify a claim.
  3. Decide whether to file. If the report shows functional damage, open the claim with your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice.
  4. Meet the adjuster with documentation in hand. We attend the inspection to walk the adjuster through what we found.
  5. Tarp any active leak right away. Emergency tarping protects the interior and shows the insurer you took reasonable steps to prevent further damage.
Hail Size Guide
SizeLooks likeWhat it typically damages
0.75″PennyWindow screens, paint, thin soft metals
1″QuarterGutters, vents, AC fins — asphalt shingle damage starts, especially on older roofs
1.25–1.5″Half-dollar to ping-pong ballBruised and cracked shingles, siding and skylight damage
1.75–2″Golf ball to hen eggFractured shingles, punctured vents, broken siding

Typical thresholds only — roof age, material, and wind-driven angle all change the outcome. Both 2026 storms produced hail at or above the 1-inch line in parts of Salt Lake and Davis Counties.

Utah Claim Rules

What Utah Law Says About Storm-Repair Contracts

Utah’s Residential Construction Contracts Act (Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 50) covers roof, gutter, siding, and window repairs after wind or hail. Four points every homeowner should know before signing anything:

  • No deductible rebates (13-50-302). A contractor may not rebate, discount, or pay any part of your deductible to win the job. Every contract and estimate for insurance-paid work must say so in capital letters, and the contractor can’t be paid until you’ve signed that notice.
  • A right to cancel after a denial (13-50-202). If your insurer denies all or part of the claim, you have five business days from the written denial to cancel, and payments come back within 10 business days.
  • Assignment of benefits rules (13-50-301). An assignment to a contractor has to itemize the work and price and warn you, in capital letters, that you’re giving up certain rights under your policy. Don’t sign one you haven’t read.
  • Licensing. Contractors must be licensed in Utah to bid or do this work. Look anyone up on the DOPL license lookup.

Who Handles Your Claim

Your claim is between you and your insurance company. Utah requires a public-adjuster license to negotiate a claim on someone else’s behalf, and Roof Technologies doesn’t act as one.

What we do: inspect and document the damage, meet the adjuster on the roof to show it, line our estimate up with their scope, document anything hidden that turns up during tear-off, and build the roof to Utah code.

Class 4 Shingles & Utah Insurance Discounts

In Colorado and the Plains states, many carriers discount premiums for UL 2218 Class 4 impact-rated roofs. Utah is different: availability depends on your carrier, and some national carriers don’t offer it here — State Farm’s roofing discount, for example, isn’t available in Utah.

Ask your agent before you pick a shingle; we’ll provide the manufacturer’s Class 4 certification either way. With two damaging storms in one season, a roof built to survive the next one is worth considering on its own merits.

Service Area

Hail Inspections Across Salt Lake, Davis & Morgan Counties

One Salt Lake City office, three counties. Cities with their own page include the NWS reports for that area.

Davis County

Hardest hit on September 18 — hail estimated up to 2 inches near Layton and 1.5-inch stones in Kaysville and Farmington, with a brief tornado on the ridge above Fruit Heights. Also the county most exposed to canyon east winds.

Salt Lake County

Golf-ball hail in Taylorsville and ping-pong-ball hail in Holladay on June 25; quarter-size hail in Taylorsville and West Jordan on September 18.

Morgan County

On September 18, half-dollar hail fell south of Mountain Green and penny-size hail near Peterson, with a 68 mph gust logged in the mountains to the west.

Dark tiles link to that city’s storm-damage page.

Roof Technologies

What Our Customers Say

"Joel Johnson was my rep and helped me navigate the process. They helped me overcome some hurdles with my insurance company. The communication was great and installation was efficient despite the challenges of living in the mountains. Overall was a good experience and glad I went with Joel and Roof Technologies."
— Andy M. — Google Review
"Bo Horton, Kimberly Lasley and Jeffrey Sayers were all very helpful. I am pleased with the work the crew did. My new roof looks great and Bo worked out all the details with my Insurance Company."
— Jon Eric Ferguson — Google Review
"Super happy with Roof Technologies. Joe and Josiah really helped me understand the process and advocated with my insurance company to recover additional $$ for gutters and paint. I am so glad I worked with them!"
— MFM — Google Review
"We had an outstanding experience with Bo Horton from start to finish! The team was professional and punctual. They provided a detailed estimate upfront, explained every step clearly, and delivered exactly what they promised — on time and on budget."
— Christopher Utrup — Google Review
"When I called Joe R for some roofing help it was clear that I was dealing with a top notch professional. He was knowledgeable, timely, courteous, and went above and beyond my expectations in every way. Be sure to ask for Joe when you contact Roof Technologies — you will not regret it."
— Jay Sohn — Google Review

Class 4 Impact Shingle Manufacturers & Accreditations

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FAQ

Salt Lake & Davis County Hail Damage Questions

Two storms stand out in the National Weather Service's preliminary reports. On June 25, hail up to golf-ball size (1.75 inches) fell in Taylorsville and up to about ping-pong-ball size (1.5 inches) in Holladay. On September 18, a severe storm crossed Davis County with hail estimated up to 2 inches near the Layton–Kaysville line, measured half-dollar hail in Layton, and 1.5-inch hail in Kaysville and Farmington; later that afternoon, quarter-size hail fell in Taylorsville and West Jordan. Hail falls in narrow swaths, so neighboring streets can see very different damage.
A brief tornado did touch down — at about 1:52 p.m. on the ridgeline east of Fruit Heights, in steep, unpopulated terrain, with no damage reported. The damage in neighborhoods from that storm came from hail, heavy rain, and wind. A 68 mph gust was logged in the mountains east of East Layton.
Start from the ground: fresh dents in gutters, downspouts, and roof vents, dinged AC condenser fins, torn screens, chipped trim paint, and shingle granules at the downspout outlets all mean the roof deserves a close look. Hail damage on the shingles themselves — bruises, cracks, broken seals — usually can't be seen from the street, so the reliable answer is a slope-by-slope inspection. Ours is free and comes with a written photo report.
Get the inspection first. If it shows functional damage — cracked or bruised shingles, broken seals, punctured vents — repairs usually cost well more than the deductible and a claim makes sense. If the damage is cosmetic only, we'll tell you that. Either way, the decision is yours; we give you the documentation to make it.
No. Utah Code 13-50-302 prohibits a residential contractor from rebating any part of an insurance deductible, including through a discount or allowance meant to cover it, and Utah requires a capitalized notice of that rule on every contract and estimate for insurance-paid work. A contractor who offers to "take care of your deductible" is breaking Utah law.
Utah Code 13-50-202 lets you cancel a storm-repair contract within five business days after you receive written notice that your insurer denied all or part of the claim, as long as the contractor knew insurance would be paying. Payments come back within 10 business days, except the reasonable value of any work you told the contractor to start before the insurer decided. A denial can also be challenged with better documentation or a re-inspection.
It depends on the carrier. Some national carriers that discount Class 4 roofs in Colorado and the Plains states don't offer it in Utah — State Farm's roofing discount, for example, isn't available here. Ask your agent before you choose a shingle; we'll supply the manufacturer's Class 4 certification either way. The better reason to consider Class 4 is surviving the next storm.
Your policy sets it. Most homeowners policies require prompt notice of a loss, and the longer you wait, the harder it is to tie damage to a specific storm date — especially after winter weather has had a turn at the roof. With two storms on record this year, documenting now is the safe move.
It can. An insurer may treat the June 25 and September 18 storms as separate losses with separate dates of loss — and potentially separate deductibles. Our inspection notes which damage lines up with which event so the adjuster can sort it out accurately instead of guessing.
Our Salt Lake City office is at 157 N Commercial Street, Morgan, UT 84050 and covers Salt Lake, Davis, and Morgan Counties, including Layton, Kaysville, Farmington, Fruit Heights, Centerville, Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, Holladay, West Jordan, Murray, Millcreek, Morgan, Mountain Green, and neighboring cities.
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