Hail history for Newton County, AR

Newton County has 142 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 13, 1981.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 142 since 1969

1″ or larger 77 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 13, 1981

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Newton County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Newton County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 142 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
June 25, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
February 16, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
October 15, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
June 23, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
May 14, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Newton County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 28, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail fell at the school in Jasper.

June 25, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail fell in Salus.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	8	46	44	21	20

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Newton County

Has it ever hailed in Newton County?

Yes — 142 hail events have been recorded for Newton County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Newton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Newton County, AR is April 28, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Newton County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 13, 1981. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Arkansas hail history

All 75 Arkansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.