Hail History

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Hail history for Newcastle, WY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 8, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 30, 2023
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newcastle on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 30, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Newcastle

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 8, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Newcastle
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Newcastle		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 20261 in
quarter		Newcastle
1 hail report · closest near the center of Newcastle		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Newcastle by year

06207108309310211121131143151161171184191202212224232425226

When hail season peaks near Newcastle

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (18) and June (10).

JanFebMarApr4May10Jun18Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Newcastle

Jul 9, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Newcastle Airport (7 mi from Newcastle)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to baseball size broke a window on a fire truck.

Jul 30, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Four Corners (9 mi from Newcastle)

Jul 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Newcastle (4 mi from Newcastle)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail ripped bark off trees, dented cars, and smashed a rain gauge.

Jul 8, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newcastle (4 mi from Newcastle)

Jun 25, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newcastle (3 mi from Newcastle)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newcastle

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newcastle since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 30, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202657 mph, measuredNewcastle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202660 mph, estimatedNewcastle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202651 mph, measuredNewcastle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202460 mph, estimatedNewcastle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202472 mph, measuredNewcastle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202370 mph, estimatedJewel Cave Natl Mon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202360 mph, estimatedNewcastle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202361 mph, measuredNewcastle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202261 mph, measuredNewcastle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202162 mph, measuredNewcastle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Newcastle; 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.

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 Newcastle.

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