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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Belton, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Belton, TX from April 11, 1962 through November 18, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Belton, TX · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 18, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Belton, TX

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
2:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report - Photo of golf ball to egg size hail from Belton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Belton, TX
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2024
2:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Belton, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2024
2:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report - Hail up to golf balls reported in Belton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR TEMPLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 11, 2022
3:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Belton, TX
2.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG+ (2.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Belton, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG (2.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Belton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Belton, TX
3.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. PHOTO RELAYED OF A SEVERAL 3 INCH HAILSTONES MEASURED WITH RULER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Belton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2018
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR THE JUNCTION OF I-14 AND I-35
NWS Hail Report Location: Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
4:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belton, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Belton, TX

30 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 18, 2024
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At the Bell County Flea Market in Belton... a building lost its roof and suffered significant structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belton, TX
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
2:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wide swath of tree damage reported near TX317 and Old Waco Rd including trees snapped and fencing blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Belton, TX
75 mph
Apr 3, 2023
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER MEASURED 75 MPH WIND GUST IN SOUTH BELTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Belton, TX
58 mph
Oct 2, 2014
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A social media report was received, stating that the metal roof of a storage unit was blown off and several tree limbs and trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belton, TX
64 mph
Mar 28, 2014
2:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds and softball-sized hail blew out the windows in several houses in the Dawson Ranch subdivision near Belton High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 NNW Belton, TX
63 mph
Oct 26, 2013
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately half of the trees in Yettie Polk State Park were uprooted or heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds, and the park had to be closed. Crews from the public works department worked overnight to remove debris from roadways. Power lines were also knocked down in the park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 SSE Belton, TX
60 mph
Oct 26, 2013
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were uprooted in Belton including a very large live oak.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belton, TX
55 mph
Feb 10, 2013
3:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few boat docks were damaged at Frank's Marina on Lake Belton. Shore moorings were uprooted and underwater anchorages were sheared off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.94 SSE Tennessee Vly, TX
58 mph
Jul 15, 2012
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large tree limbs were blown down on several streets in Belton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belton, TX
60 mph
Sep 26, 2011
7:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Belton. Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be about 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belton, TX
58 mph
Aug 12, 2009
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage was reported in Morgan's Point Resort on Lake Park Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.01 SSE Tennessee Vly, TX
58 mph
Jul 14, 2008
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down on Main Street and Smith Dairy Road in Belton. Numerous trees and large limbs were also blown down across the city...including several on FM 439 near Lake Belton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belton, TX
64 mph
May 14, 2008
5:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house was damaged and trees were uprooted near the intersection of Armstrong Drive and Elmer King Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 N Belton, TX
58 mph
Jul 22, 2006
1:15 PM CST
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees uprooted and large tree limbs snapped. One huge tree fell on a transmission repair shop. Numerous power lines were blown down, as well as a light at a ballfield. A sign at a bank was ripped off. Power was out to about 1,200 people.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belton, TX
70 mph
Apr 20, 2006
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotter measured a 70 MPH wind gust. The emergency manager reported a few mobile homes were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Belton, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Belton, TX

11 reports
EF0 category
Apr 25, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornadoes were reported near Fire Station #2 in Belton and near the intersection of I-35 and Highway 190. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SSW Belton, TX
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2008
3:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In Belton, amateur radio operators reported power flashes and a few downed trees. In and around Temple, power flashes were reported and numerous roofs, fences, and signs were damaged. One fence which was knocked down was anchored with cement pillars. Guests at a motel which lost a roof were temporarily trapped in their rooms due to their doors being barracaded by debris. Vehicles were damaged by tree limbs and other debris. A duplex also lost a roof and suffered water damage. A golf course lost its scoreboard which was supported by several 4-inch metal poles. An estimated forty trees were uprooted or damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Belton, TX
F0 category
Sep 22, 1997
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed garage doors, damaged the roofs of five homes, and blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Belton, TX
F1 category
May 27, 1997
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another short-lived tornado developed in the Lampasas River Valley, east of Stillhouse Dam.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Belton, TX
F0 category
May 27, 1997
1:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after 200 pm, a small thunderstorm developed 8 WNW of Belton, a few miles ahead of the rear flank downdraft gust front associated with the large supercell that was moving into the northern portion of the county at this time. The initial weak circulation associated with the small thunderstorm deepened and strengthened as it moved to the east-southeast. The storm produced a weak tornado which lasted about 10 minutes before it was undercut by the rear flank downdraft of the larger storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Belton, TX
F0 category
May 26, 1994
4:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Fort Hood airfield and was video-taped by base personnel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fort Hood, TX
F3 category
Mar 14, 1990
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 13, 1985
1:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Aug 26, 1971
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 13, 1967
2:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Apr 13, 1967
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Belton, TX
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Belton, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,769
Households7,755
Housing units8,358
Income
Median household income$63,544
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,916
Attached single-family200
Small multifamily1,590
Large multifamily1,300
Mobile homes352
Housing mix
Single-family share58.8%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share34.6%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,991
Renter-occupied3,764
Vacant units603
Home value & age
Median home value$252,000
Owner homes $300k+37.5%
Owner homes $500k+11.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.8%
Median year built1995
Older-home share35.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,296
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Belton have on record?

Our records show 60 hail, 33 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Belton, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 18, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Belton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Belton, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Belton, TX on April 17, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in Belton — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Belton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Belton — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Belton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Belton — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Belton address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Belton — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Belton, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Belton, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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