The NOAA Storm Prediction Center confirmed eight severe weather reports in Utah on Friday, September 18, 2026. The reported activity included three tornadoes and five hail reports, with some hail reaching 1.50 inches in diameter.
The confirmed reports spanned multiple counties, including Summit, Davis, Salt Lake, and Uintah. In Davis County, three separate hail reports were recorded: one in Kaysville with 1.50-inch diameter hail, one in Layton with 1.25-inch diameter hail, and one in Farmington with 1.50-inch diameter hail. Additionally, a tornado was reported in Fruit Heights, Davis County, with an EF rating pending.
Other weather events reported on Sept. 18, 2026, included hail in Summit County near Kimball Junction measuring 1.00 inch in diameter. In Salt Lake County, a report from West Jordan described hail estimated at quarter-sized. Uintah County saw two tornado reports, both with EF ratings pending, located near Naples.
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center verifies these reports through trained storm spotters, the National Weather Service, emergency managers, or law enforcement before publication. This data is intended to assist property owners in supporting insurance claims for storm damage.
