Hail history for China Spring, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of China Spring since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · China Spring
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 3, 2012
25 reports on 21 days since 1982 · #400 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · China Spring
- 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 China Spring
The latest hail report in and around China Spring is from April 30, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, China Spring logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #400 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. China Spring accounts for 5% of the 500 reports filed in McLennan County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 3, 2012 near China Spg.
Reports were up 175% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- China Spring 0.8
- McLennan County 10.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- China Spring 12
- McLennan County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- China Spring 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | China Spg | Mclennan | $15K | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | China Spg | Mclennan | $1K | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | China Spg | Mclennan | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclennan | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclennan | — | 18:00 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 9 36%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.35 W China Spg | Mclennan | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW China Spg | Mclennan | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W China Spg | Mclennan | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.59 E China Spg | Mclennan | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | China Spg | Mclennan | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NW China Spg | Mclennan | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.72 ENE China Spg | Mclennan | 11:31 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.72 ENE China Spg | Mclennan | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | China Spg | Mclennan | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | China Spg | Mclennan | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 W Erath | Mclennan | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 NW China Spg | Mclennan | 18:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near China Spring
- Gholson 9 km · 12
- Waco 15 km · 98
- Valley Mills 16 km · 18
- Crawford 18 km · 19
- Lacy-Lakeview 19 km · 21
- Bellmead 21 km · 22
- Hewitt 24 km · 25
- Aquilla 24 km · 12
Questions about hail in China Spring
How often does it hail in China Spring, Texas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of China Spring since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #400 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in China Spring?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in China Spring?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 3, 2012 near China Spg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in China Spring?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has China Spring had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 30, 2025.
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.