Heber City, UT Hail Storm – September 2026

Heber City, UT, September 17, 2026 — a late-afternoon to early-evening thunderstorm produced hail up to 2.84 inches and generated multiple radar hail alerts over the metro.

What Happened

The storm developed in late afternoon and moved across Heber City into early evening. NEXRAD dual-polarization hail detection produced a sequence of four hail alerts between 6:45 PM and 7:40 PM MDT. The alert sequence and radar-derived hail sizes were:

• 6:45 PM MDT – 1.25 inches – radar-detected hail
• 7:05 PM MDT – 2.02 inches – radar-detected hail
• 7:29 PM MDT – 1.50 inches – radar-detected hail
• 7:40 PM MDT – 1.25 inches – radar-detected hail

The event is concluded. Radar coverage identified multiple hail cores along the storm track. The maximum measured hail diameter in post-event data reached 2.84 inches. NWS hail alerts accompanied the radar detections during the active period.

Damage Assessment

Hail diameters recorded in this event ranged from roughly 1.25 inches to 2.84 inches. Hail above 1.75 inches is larger than a golf ball (golf ball = 1.75 inches). Hail at and above roughly 2.75 inches equals or exceeds a baseball (baseball = 2.75 inches); the 2.84-inch peak exceeded that threshold.

For structures in Heber City, hail in the 1.25–2.02 inch range commonly causes bruising and granule loss on composition shingles and can dent siding and soft-metal trim. Sizes near 2 inches and above increase the risk of fractured skylights, dented vehicle panels, shattered glass in some cases, and localized penetrations on older or degraded roofing materials. Roof membrane systems and newer impact-rated products will show different failure modes; visual bruising and granule loss are the usual first indicators on asphalt shingles.

No site-specific damage claims are included here. Inspectors and insurers typically prioritize rooftop photographic documentation, vehicle surveys, and exterior glass checks following a hail event of this scale in the Heber City area.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and access control. Conduct a drive-by assessment first to map visible vehicle and roof impacts before walking roofs. Photograph all observed damage with scale references and geotags. Start with vehicle surveys and exposed skylights, then move to roof-edge and downspout checks. Note roof age, shingle type, and any existing repairs; those factors affect whether observed damage is repairable or requires replacement.

For claims and repairs, separate cosmetic dents from functional failures. Document hail dimensions when possible and retain radar alert timestamps for each property visit. Use temporary protections only when immediate exposure threatens interiors. Coordinate with property owners on scope and timing, and log all communications and estimates.