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Hail history for Newton, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newton on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Newton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Newton in the last two years.
Hail days near Newton by year
When hail season peaks near Newton
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Newton
Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sparta (6 mi from Newton)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Middleville (7 mi from Newton)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Sparta (6 mi from Newton)
Jul 23, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Wallpack Center (10 mi from Newton)
Jul 6, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Tranquility (8 mi from Newton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Brookwood 10 mi from Newton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newton
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newton since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Frankford Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Green Twp, Byram Twp, Stillwater Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Myrtle Grove, Swartswood, Baleville 10 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cranberry Lake, Franklin Grove 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Yellow Frame, Huntsville, Fredon 6 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Frankford Plain 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Branchville 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookwood, Paulinskill, Fredon 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover Airport, Frankford Plain 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Newton; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Newton.
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