Hail history for Salado, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salado since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salado
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2024
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.68 in
- softball · Apr 12, 2022
31 reports on 22 days since 1992 · #317 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Salado
- 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 Salado
The latest hail report in and around Salado is from April 9, 2024, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 5.68 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salado logged 15 reports on 11 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 #317 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salado accounts for 8% of the 395 reports filed in Bell County.
16% 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 5.68 in (softball) on April 12, 2022 near 2.16 NNW Salado.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1992, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salado 0.8
- Bell County 10.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salado 11
- Bell County 77
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salado 16%
- Bell County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 3 | 5.68 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 5.68 insoftball | 2.16 NNW Salado | Bell | $500K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.5 NNW Salado | Bell | $1.0 million | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 N Salado | Bell | $500K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Salado | Bell | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Salado | Bell | $10K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 35%
- 1–2 in 15 48%
- 2 in + 5 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 N Salado | Bell | $500K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.44 SE Union Grove | Bell | $7K | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.83 NNW Salado | Bell | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 5.68 insoftball | 2.16 NNW Salado | Bell | $500K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.5 NNW Salado | Bell | $1.0 million | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Salado | Bell | $10K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.51 S Union Grove | Bell | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.15 NW Salado | Bell | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Salado | Bell | $4K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Salado | Bell | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Salado | Bell | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Salado | Bell | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salado
- Belton 12 km · 53
- Harker Heights 16 km · 14
- Nolanville 16 km · 12
- Sonterra 17 km · 13
- Jarrell 17 km · 10
- Little River-Academy 18 km · 12
- Temple 22 km · 78
- Killeen 24 km · 99
Questions about hail in Salado
How often does it hail in Salado, Texas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salado since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #317 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salado?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salado?
5.68 in (softball size) on April 12, 2022 near 2.16 NNW Salado. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salado?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2024 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Salado had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 9, 2024.
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.