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Hail history for Bridgewater, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgewater on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Bridgewater
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Woods Tavern 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bridgewater |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bridgewater by year
When hail season peaks near Bridgewater
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Bridgewater
Aug 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flagtown (6 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Hillsborough Township. The hail nearly covered the ground.Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bedminster (5 mi from Bridgewater)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Liberty Corner (6 mi from Bridgewater)
Oct 11, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · South Bound Brook (9 mi from Bridgewater)
Jul 7, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Whitehouse Station (7 mi from Bridgewater)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgewater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF1 | Bernardsville 8 mi from Bridgewater |
| Jul 25, 2016 | EF1 | Readington Airport 5 mi from Bridgewater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgewater
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 16, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Bridgewater, Somerville, Hillsborough Twp 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Tewksbury Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Whitehouse Station, Far Hills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Three Bridges 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Raritan, Oldwick 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Flagtown, Mine Brook 4 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitehouse Station 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, East Millstone, Woods Tavern 4 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Branchburg Park, Bedminster 3 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 Bridgewater; 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 Bridgewater.
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