Hail history for Newcastle, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newcastle since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newcastle
- Last hail
- Nov 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 14
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 24 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 19, 2023
100 reports on 65 days since 1956 · #20 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Newcastle
- 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 Newcastle
The latest hail report in and around Newcastle is from November 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 14 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newcastle logged 64 reports on 38 hail days, about 3.2 reports a year. That is 7.1 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #20 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newcastle accounts for 24% of the 418 reports filed in McClain County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Oklahoma town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on April 19, 2023 near 0.71 N Newcastle.
Reports were up 29% in 2016–2025 (36) compared with 2006–2015 (28). The busiest year was 2023, with 13 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newcastle 3.2
- McClain County 9.3
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newcastle 38
- McClain County 88
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newcastle 9%
- McClain County 9%
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | |||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | View |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.40 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 3 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.71 N Newcastle | Mcclain | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1956 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Cleveland | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.06 SW (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt | Cleveland | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 W Newcastle | Mcclain | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 SW Newcastle | Mcclain | 16:37 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 29 29%
- 1–2 in 62 62%
- 2 in + 9 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Norman | Cleveland | 19:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 W Norman | Cleveland | 19:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 8, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.45 SSE Newcastle | Mcclain | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.78 NW Newcastle | Mcclain | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 NNW Newcastle | Mcclain | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | 4.84 SE Newcastle | Mcclain | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.74 SW (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt | Cleveland | 00:06 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Newcastle | Mcclain | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.74 SE Newcastle | Mcclain | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 SW (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt | Cleveland | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.74 SE Newcastle | Mcclain | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNW Newcastle | Mcclain | 15:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newcastle
Questions about hail in Newcastle
How often does it hail in Newcastle, Oklahoma?
100 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newcastle since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.2 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newcastle?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newcastle?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 19, 2023 near 0.71 N Newcastle. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newcastle?
The most recent report in this data is from November 2, 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 Newcastle had in the last five years?
14 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 24 reports. The most recent was November 2, 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.