Hail history for Bellmead, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellmead since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bellmead
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 1, 1973
22 reports on 19 days since 1958 · #461 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Bellmead
- 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 Bellmead
The latest hail report in and around Bellmead is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bellmead logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #461 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bellmead accounts for 4% of the 500 reports filed in McLennan County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on March 1, 1973.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bellmead 0.6
- McLennan County 10.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bellmead 8
- McLennan County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bellmead 5%
- McLennan County 8%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1973 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Mclennan | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 ESE Waco Connally Arpt | Mclennan | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.54 WNW Bellmead | Mclennan | $25K | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NE Waco | Mclennan | — | 19:04 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 4 18%
- 1–2 in 17 77%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 NW Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Lacy Lakeview | Mclennan | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 WNW Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 11:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.45 ESE Waco Connally Arpt | Mclennan | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SE Lacy Lakeview | Mclennan | $5K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bellmead | Mclennan | $20K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.44 SSE Waco Connally Arpt | Mclennan | $7K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.54 WNW Bellmead | Mclennan | $25K | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 E Bellmead | Mclennan | — | 09:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bellmead
- Lacy-Lakeview 4 km · 21
- Waco 11 km · 98
- Robinson 17 km · 26
- Gholson 18 km · 12
- Hewitt 19 km · 25
- Riesel 20 km · 13
- China Spring 21 km · 25
- West 22 km · 16
Questions about hail in Bellmead
How often does it hail in Bellmead, Texas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellmead since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #461 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bellmead?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bellmead?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 1, 1973. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bellmead?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Bellmead had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.