Hail history for New London, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New London since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New London
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 14, 1976
16 reports on 16 days since 1957 · #618 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · New London
- 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 New London
The latest hail report in and around New London is from April 18, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New London logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #618 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New London accounts for 6% of the 248 reports filed in Rusk County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 14, 1976.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New London 0.4
- Rusk County 4.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- New London 8
- Rusk County 52
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New London 13%
- Rusk County 8%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1976 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Rusk | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Rusk | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Sexton City | Rusk | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rusk | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.25 ENE Old London | Rusk | 15:48 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 3 19%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SW Sexton City | Rusk | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Jacobs | Rusk | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.25 ENE Old London | Rusk | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.37 NE Old London | Rusk | 00:38 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.72 W Jacobs | Rusk | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 W Jacobs | Rusk | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Sexton City | Rusk | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Sexton City | Rusk | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Sexton City | Rusk | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Rusk | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Rusk | 04:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Rusk | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New London
- Overton 4 km · 12
- Kilgore 16 km · 35
- Henderson 18 km · 54
- Liberty City 20 km · 11
- Whitehouse 28 km · 22
- Lake Cherokee 28 km · 13
- Gladewater 30 km · 25
- White Oak 30 km · 18
Questions about hail in New London
How often does it hail in New London, Texas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New London since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #618 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New London?
Most reports come in April, May, January. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New London?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 14, 1976. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New London?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New London 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 April 18, 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.