Hail history for Newton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newton
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 1966
92 reports on 67 days since 1958 · #30 of 612 Kansas 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 June 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newton logged 40 reports on 28 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #30 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newton accounts for 28% of the 324 reports filed in Harvey County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 7, 1966.
Reports were down 18% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2005, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newton 2.0
- Harvey County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newton 28
- Harvey County 64
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newton 6%
- Harvey County 6%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1966 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Harvey | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Newton | Harvey | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Harvey | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Harvey | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Harvey | 17:00 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 32 35%
- 1–2 in 54 59%
- 2 in + 5 5%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Newton | Harvey | 22:34 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.76 SSW Newton Arpt | Harvey | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.76 SSW Newton Arpt | Harvey | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Newton | Harvey | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Newton | Harvey | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Hesston | Harvey | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSE Newton | Harvey | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Newton Arpt | Harvey | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 ESE North Newton | Harvey | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Newton | Harvey | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Newton | Harvey | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 NE Newton Arpt | Harvey | 13:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newton
- Hesston 13 km · 41
- Halstead 15 km · 39
- Sedgwick 15 km · 27
- Whitewater 19 km · 35
- Elbing 19 km · 10
- Bentley 22 km · 19
- Valley Center 23 km · 34
- Goessel 23 km · 28
Questions about hail in Newton
How often does it hail in Newton, Kansas?
92 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newton?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 7, 1966. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2026 (1.00 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?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 10, 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.