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Hail history for Newton, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newton on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Newton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bethlehem 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Newton |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oyama 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Newton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newton by year
When hail season peaks near Newton
Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (21) and July (19).
Largest hail storms near Newton
May 14, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Maiden (8 mi from Newton)
May 20, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Catawba (8 mi from Newton)
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brookford (6 mi from Newton)
Jul 21, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hickory (10 mi from Newton)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) two-inch diameter hail on the north side of Hickory.Apr 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Falls (10 mi from Newton)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported on Lake Hickory, just west of the Alexander county line.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF1 | Bandy 4 mi from Newton |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF1 | Buffalo 10 mi from Newton |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Claremont 4 mi from Newton |
| May 1, 2017 | EF0 | Duan 4 mi from Newton |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF2 | Claremont 4 mi from Newton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newton
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newton since 2006, on 115 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton, Longview 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Conover, Newton, Saint Stephens 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Hickory 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Saint Stephens, Longview, Conover 5 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Conover, Hickory 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cooksville 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Claremont 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Conover 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pumpkin Center 1 wind report |
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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