Hail history for Newton, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newton
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Nov 18, 2025
26 reports on 22 days since 1985 · #75 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Newton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Newton
The latest hail report in and around Newton is from March 22, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on November 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newton logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #75 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newton accounts for 43% of the 60 reports filed in Jasper County.
12% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on November 18, 2025 near 3 N Newton.
Reports were down 85% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newton 0.8
- Jasper County 1.9
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newton 11
- Jasper County 21
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newton 12%
- Jasper County 7%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Newton | Jasper | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 SE Newton | Jasper | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1985 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jasper | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 ESE Newton | Jasper | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Newton | Jasper | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 42%
- 1–2 in 12 46%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Newton | Jasper | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Newton | Jasper | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Newton | Jasper | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 S Rose Hill | Jasper | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Rose Hill | Jasper | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Jasper | 04:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Newton | Jasper | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Jasper | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Newton | Jasper | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 SE Newton | Jasper | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 ESE Newton | Jasper | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Newton | Jasper | 16:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newton
Questions about hail in Newton
How often does it hail in Newton, Illinois?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newton?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on November 18, 2025 near 3 N Newton. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newton?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Newton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 22, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.