Hail history for Newton County, MS

Newton County has 162 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 31, 2018.

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 162 since 1960

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · July 31, 2018

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 162 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 16, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2023	2.25″	Tennis ball

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 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail was reported in Little Rock.

March 26, 2023 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

A swath of very large hail occurred in western Newton County from near Lake to just east of Conehatta. Hail as large as 2.25 inches fell in Conehatta.

July 31, 2018 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail fell for around a minute.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	13	40	50	36	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 — 162 hail events have been recorded for Newton County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Newton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Newton County, MS is April 28, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 31, 2018. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.