Newton County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026
Newton County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 46 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 2 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 41 high-wind reports with gusts up to 85 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Newton County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Newton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Newton County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photo shared on social media showing large trees downed on a garage in Morocco... Indiana. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown Morocco SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Roselawn SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Photo shared on social media shows hailstone roughly 1 inch in diameter. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" Kentland SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 85 mph, 1 tornado report
“NWS storm survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 85 mph... width of 200 yards... and length of 15.6 miles. (LOT)”
“Peak gust measured on personal weather station. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 NNW Kentland SPC verified report
- Wind 85 mph 2 WNW Brook SPC verified report
- Wind 69 mph 4 WNW Kentland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Lake Village SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Kentland SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 90 mph... path width of 3.2 miles... and maximum width of 50 yards impacted the south side of Kentla (LOT)”
“Numerous powerlines and poles were reported down south of 1300 South from US 41 to State Line Road. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Kentland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Kentland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Kentland SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 2 NW Morocco SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
- Wind 65 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“2 FATAL Three manufactured homes completed destroyed on 600 West Road north of 800 North Road. Two persons killed in one residence. Relayed by broadcast media. (LOT)”
“Multiple photos and videos shared to social media show damage to structures and commercial signs near US-41 and 300 West Road on the south side of Lake Village. Time es (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 WSW Lake Village SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Lake Village SPC verified report
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, with a one to three hour period of strong westerly winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph in the wake of the front. In addition, isolated to widely scattered snow showers may produce brief periods of reduced visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1228 PM CDT/128 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sheldon, or near Kentland, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of gusty thunderstorms extending from New Chicago to near Hebron to near DeMotte. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Newton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Newton County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 46 severe weather events in Newton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Newton County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Newton County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.