Hail history for Newton, Mississippi
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
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 31, 2018
23 reports on 21 days since 1985 · #56 of 191 Mississippi 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 July 31, 2018, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newton logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #56 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newton accounts for 14% of the 162 reports filed in Newton County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Mississippi town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 31, 2018 near 0.69 S Newton.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (22% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newton 0.5
- Newton County 3.5
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newton 8
- Newton County 58
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newton 4%
- Newton County 3%
- Median Mississippi town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Newton | Newton | $10K | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 NNE Bethel | Newton | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Newton | Newton | $100K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Newton | — | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Newton | Newton | — | 04:55 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 18 78%
- 1–2 in 4 17%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Newton | Newton | $10K | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 NNW Newton Okeefe Arpt | Newton | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.36 ENE Bethel | Newton | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Newton | Newton | — | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 NNE Bethel | Newton | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NE Newton | Newton | — | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.07 NNE Newton Okeefe Arpt | Newton | — | 01:44 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Newton | Newton | $100K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Newton | Newton | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Mize | Smith | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Newton | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Newton | $1K | 11:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newton
Questions about hail in Newton
How often does it hail in Newton, Mississippi?
23 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 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newton?
Most reports come in March, May, August. March alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 31, 2018 near 0.69 S Newton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 31, 2018 (2.50 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?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 31, 2018.
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.