Hail History

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Hail history for Bridgeport, CT

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20180.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Oct 4, 2010
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 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. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bridgeport

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport in the last two years.

Hail days near Bridgeport by year

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When hail season peaks near Bridgeport

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and September (2).

JanFebMarApr2May1JunJul1Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bridgeport

May 27, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bridgeport (1 mi from Bridgeport)

Oct 4, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stratford (3 mi from Bridgeport)

Aug 7, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bridgeport (1 mi from Bridgeport)

Sep 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Long Hill (6 mi from Bridgeport)

May 15, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Long Hill (6 mi from Bridgeport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgeport

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2010EF1Bridgeport
0 mi from Bridgeport		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Pine Rock Park
8 mi from Bridgeport		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedWoodmont, Orange
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedWestport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedBlack Rock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedNichols, Forest Hgts, Long Hill
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedFairfield, Easton, Monroe
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202463 mph, estimatedStratford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedLong Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202363 mph, estimatedLyons, Bridgeport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202358 mph, estimatedGreenfield Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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.

Nearby cities

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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