Hail history for Newton, North Carolina
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
- Aug 10, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 8, 1990
22 reports on 21 days since 1985 · #70 of 255 North Carolina 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 August 10, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on August 10, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newton logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newton accounts for 12% of the 177 reports filed in Catawba County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 8, 1990.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2003, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newton 0.4
- Catawba County 4.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newton 8
- Catawba County 68
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newton 5%
- Catawba County 5%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Catawba | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SE Hickory | Catawba | — | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Catawba | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Catawba | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Catawba | $10.0 million | 18:30 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 12 55%
- 1–2 in 9 41%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Newton | Catawba | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.89 ESE Newton | Catawba | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 W Startown | Catawba | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.36 NE Duan | Catawba | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.4 W Duan | Catawba | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 SSE Hickory | Catawba | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Newton | Catawba | 11:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NNE Maiden | Catawba | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Catawba | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Catawba | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SE Hickory | Catawba | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Catawba | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newton
Questions about hail in Newton
How often does it hail in Newton, North Carolina?
22 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 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newton?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 8, 1990. 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 August 10, 2022 (0.88 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?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 10, 2022.
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.