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Hail history for Bridgeton, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeton on 77 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Bridgeton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | University City, Pagedale, Natural Bridge Jct 8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bridgeton |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Harvester, St Charles, Elm Pt 8 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bridgeton |
| May 19, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys 10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bridgeton |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Bel Nor, Harvester, University City 21 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bridgeton |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Orchard Farm 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bridgeton |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Harvester 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bridgeton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bridgeton by year
When hail season peaks near Bridgeton
Of the 77 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (19) and May (15).
Largest hail storms near Bridgeton
May 11, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · St Charles (5 mi from Bridgeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail up to 4 inches in diameter fell across portions of St. Charles County. The hardest hit areas stretched from near Dardenne Prairie, O'Fallon and Weldon Spring east to Cottleville, St. Peters and St. Charles. Damage from this hail storm will be many millions of dollars as thousands of homes, vehicles and businesses were impacted and suffered damage. One hundred twenty cars at a car dealership near the intersection of I-64/Highway 94, sustained busted windows and lots of dents from large hail, some that were as big as baseballs. Reports of windows blown out, roofing and siding damage were common.Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (1 mi from Bridgeton)
Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (9 mi from Bridgeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Another swath of large hail was reported over the northern portions of the city of St. Louis. The biggest stones were three inches in diameter.May 13, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Harvester (9 mi from Bridgeton)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail fell in eastern St. Charles County. Areas that received large hail includes St. Peters, Harvester and St. Charles, mainly along and east of Jungermann Road. This includes the main street area of St. Charles.May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (6 mi from Bridgeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near Clearview and Hatherly in north city.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgeton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF2 | Clayton 9 mi from Bridgeton |
| Mar 14, 2025 | EF1 | Wedgewood 6 mi from Bridgeton |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF0 | Hanley Hills 6 mi from Bridgeton |
| May 19, 2022 | EF0 | Frontenac 9 mi from Bridgeton |
| May 19, 2022 | EF0 | Fernridge 7 mi from Bridgeton |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF0 | St Louis Creve Coeur 7 mi from Bridgeton |
| Apr 29, 2017 | EF0 | Kampville 9 mi from Bridgeton |
| Sep 9, 2014 | EF0 | Harvester 10 mi from Bridgeton |
| Jun 7, 2014 | EF0 | Bridgeton 3 mi from Bridgeton |
| Apr 3, 2014 | EF1 | Vinita Park 7 mi from Bridgeton |
| May 31, 2013 | EF2 | Vigus 4 mi from Bridgeton |
| Apr 10, 2013 | EF2 | Bridgeton 1 mi from Bridgeton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgeton
186 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgeton since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | University City 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Kampville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Harvester, Town And Country, Maryland Heights 4 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kampville, Ferguson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Overland 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fernridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Lambert Field St 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | St Peters 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harvester 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | St Charles Airport, Cross Keys 2 wind reports |
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 Bridgeton; 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
- Saint Charles
87 hail days - Florissant
64 hail days - Chesterfield
85 hail days - Saint Peters
72 hail days - St. Louis
75 hail days - O'Fallon
75 hail days - Oakville
71 hail days - Belleville
65 hail days
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 Bridgeton.
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