Hail history for Bells, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bells since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bells
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 3.50 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 2026
11 reports on 9 days since 1988 · #768 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Bells
- 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 Bells
The latest hail report in and around Bells is from April 26, 2026, 3.50 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bells logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #768 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bells accounts for 2% of the 486 reports filed in Grayson County.
18% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 26, 2026 near 1.15 E Whiterock.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bells 0.5
- Grayson County 13.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bells 7
- Grayson County 97
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bells 18%
- Grayson County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.15 E Whiterock | Grayson | $25K | 05:18 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Grayson | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bells | Grayson | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.15 W Bells | Grayson | — | 10:16 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 W Bells | Grayson | — | 10:20 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 2 18%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.15 E Whiterock | Grayson | $25K | 05:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bells | Grayson | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Bells | Grayson | — | 06:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 S Bells | Grayson | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 W Bells | Grayson | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 W Bells | Grayson | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.15 W Bells | Grayson | — | 10:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.21 WNW Bells | Grayson | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Savoy | Fannin | — | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 4.45 NE Whiterock | Grayson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Grayson | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bells
Questions about hail in Bells
How often does it hail in Bells, Texas?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bells since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #768 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bells?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bells?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 26, 2026 near 1.15 E Whiterock. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bells?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (3.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bells had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.