Hail history for Bell County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Bell County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bell County
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 27
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 79 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.68 in
- softball · Apr 12, 2022
395 reports on 182 days since 1956 · #31 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Bell County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bell County
The latest hail report in Bell County is from May 10, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 27 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 5.68 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bell County logged 208 reports on 77 hail days, about 10.4 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Bell County holds 1% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 5.68 in (softball) on April 12, 2022 near 2.16 NNW Salado.
Reports were up 42% in 2016–2025 (122) compared with 2006–2015 (86). The busiest year was 2022, with 36 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bell County 10.4
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bell County 77
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bell County 9%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 14 | 18 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | |||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 36 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 12, 2024 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 24 | 5.68 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 5.68 insoftball | 2.16 NNW Salado | $500K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2001 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 W Killeen | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 N Troy | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | Temple | $200.0 million | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1971 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 121 31%
- 1–2 in 238 60%
- 2 in + 36 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.37 ENE Rogers | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Rogers | 09:12 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NNE Troy | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Holland | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Killeen Muni Arpt | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.25 SW Killeen Muni Arpt | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.39 SSW Simmonsville | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Holland | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 E Midway | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.82 SE Troy | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.46 ESE Troy | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.01 NNE Temple | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Bell County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 99 | 4.50 in |
| Temple | 78 | 4.50 in |
| Belton | 53 | 3.00 in |
| Salado | 31 | 5.68 in |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 19 | 4.25 in |
| Harker Heights | 14 | 1.75 in |
| Troy | 14 | 4.50 in |
| Little River-Academy | 12 | 2.00 in |
| Nolanville | 12 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | 8 | 8 | May 10, 2026 |
| Holland | 7 | 7 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Bartlett | 6 | 4 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Pendleton | 3 | 3 | May 3, 2024 |
Questions about hail in Bell County
How often does it hail in Bell County, Texas?
395 hail reports have been logged in Bell County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 10.4 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bell County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bell County?
5.68 in (softball size) on April 12, 2022 near 2.16 NNW Salado. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bell County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bell County had in the last five years?
27 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 79 reports. The most recent was May 10, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.