Hail history for Newton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newton
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jan 26, 2024
16 reports on 14 days since 1981 · #619 of 843 Texas 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 1, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on January 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newton logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #619 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newton accounts for 30% of the 54 reports filed in Newton 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on January 26, 2024 near 1.82 NW Newton.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in January (25% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newton 0.5
- Newton County 1.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newton 8
- Newton County 23
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newton 13%
- Newton County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 2 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.82 NW Newton | Newton | $2K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.5 NNW Newton | Newton | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Newton | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Newton | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.05 WNW Newton | Newton | — | 15:06 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 8 50%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.05 WNW Newton | Newton | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.82 NW Newton | Newton | $2K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.5 NNW Newton | Newton | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.82 NW Newton | Newton | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Newton | Newton | — | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 SSW Newton Muni Arpt | Newton | — | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newton | Newton | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Newton | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Newton | Newton | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Newton | Newton | — | 11:18 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Newton | Newton | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Newton | Newton | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newton
- Jasper 24 km · 19
- Kirbyville 26 km · 16
- Pineland 49 km · 11
Questions about hail in Newton
How often does it hail in Newton, Texas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newton since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #619 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newton?
Most reports come in January, May, March. January alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newton?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on January 26, 2024 near 1.82 NW Newton. 13% 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 1, 2024 (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?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 1, 2024.
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.