Bell County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Bell County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Bell County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm between Granger Dam and Thrall, or 8 miles east of Granger, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bremond to Rockdale. Movement was west at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Gatesville to Nolanville to Temple. Movement was west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lampasas, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Kempner around 1250 AM CDT. Copperas Cove around 100 AM CDT.”
“At 642 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rogers, or 12 miles southeast of Temple, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Victor to Bartlett. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Delayed report. Social media report of ping pong sized hail at the FM 2184 and HWY 190 bridge in Rogers. (FWD)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 ENE Rogers SPC verified report
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bartlett, or 8 miles northeast of Granger, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Rogers around 835 PM CDT. Buckholts around 840 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Copperas Cove, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Fort Hood around 245 PM CDT.”
“At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Taylor to Thorndale. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Most of central Texas. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.”
“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect through this evening for western portions of North and Central Texas...”
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect Sunday afternoon and evening for western portions of North and Central Texas... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”
“...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Sunday afternoon and evening for western portions of North and Central Texas... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Areas along and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. WIND...Northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Copperas Cove, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Copperas Cove and Fort Hood around 1205 AM CDT. Belton Lake around 1215 AM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Bell County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bell County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Bell County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Bell County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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