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Hail history for Bridgeport, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Bridgeport ranks #227 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Bridgeport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport in the last two years.
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Of 7 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (2) and September (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Bridgeport
May 27, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Bridgeport (1 mi from Bridgeport)
Oct 4, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Stratford (3 mi from Bridgeport)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bridgeport (1 mi from Bridgeport)
Sep 3, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Long Hill (6 mi from Bridgeport)
May 15, 2018 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Long Hill (6 mi from Bridgeport)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgeport
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2010 | EF1 | Bridgeport 0 mi from Bridgeport |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Pine Rock Park 8 mi from Bridgeport |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgeport
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Woodmont, Orange 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Westport 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Black Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Nichols, Forest Hgts, Long Hill 4 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fairfield, Easton, Monroe 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Stratford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Long Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Lyons, Bridgeport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Hill 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Bridgeport; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Bridgeport.
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