Hail — Newton, Missouri

2025-09-16 · near Hornet, Newton, Missouri

Event narrative

Hail to the size of half dollars fell just south of Joplin.

Wider weather episode

Typical summertime pulse thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours of September 14-17. While most storms remained below severe limits, a few storms did produce localized damaging downburst winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1287683. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.