Hail History

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Hail history for West Newton, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Nov 27, 2022
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles296

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Newton on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Nov 27, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near West Newton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		West Newton, Hutchinson
2 hail reports · closest near the center of West Newton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Charleroi
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Newton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Dunlevy, Fayette City
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from West Newton		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 West Newton by year

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When hail season peaks near West Newton

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (6).

JanFeb4Mar6Apr6May5Jun4Jul5Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Newton

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (10 mi from West Newton)

Nov 27, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitsett (8 mi from West Newton)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by the public, with a photo of the 2 inch hail measurement. Also, the Perry Township Supervisor reported that 175 vehicles were damaged at an auto auction in the township, with around 400 vehicles damaged in the township overall.

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boston (8 mi from West Newton)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverton (10 mi from West Newton)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (2 mi from West Newton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Newton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2026EF1Jacobs Creek
7 mi from West Newton		5.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
9 mi from West Newton		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
9 mi from West Newton		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 17, 2016EF0Donora
6 mi from West Newton		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
5 mi from West Newton		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Newton

296 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Newton since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Sep 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202674 mph, measuredNew Stanton, Fayette City, Mount Pleasant
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin, Arona
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedFayette City, Madison, Hunker
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedStockdale, Fayette City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedFayette City, Layton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMendon, Elizabeth, Circleville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFairhope, Ruffs Dale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, estimatedWick Haven, Monessen, Arnold City
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedMc Keesport, Willow Spgs
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedStar Jct
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 West 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 West Newton.

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