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Hail history for Bridge City, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridge City on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Bridge City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bridge City in the last two years.
Hail days near Bridge City by year
When hail season peaks near Bridge City
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Bridge City
May 12, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Groves (8 mi from Bridge City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported around Groves.May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orange (7 mi from Bridge City)
Jan 20, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orange (7 mi from Bridge City)
Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Peveto (7 mi from Bridge City)
Jan 8, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Arthur (10 mi from Bridge City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridge City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF1 | Orangefield Airport 4 mi from Bridge City |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF2 | Bobsher 5 mi from Bridge City |
| May 25, 2022 | EF1 | Nederland 8 mi from Bridge City |
| Oct 27, 2021 | EF2 | Peveto 6 mi from Bridge City |
| Aug 7, 2018 | EF0 | Lakeview 7 mi from Bridge City |
| Oct 31, 2013 | EF1 | Bridge City 2 mi from Bridge City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridge City
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridge City since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Orange 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Orange 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2024 | 85 mph, measured | Nederland 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Port Arthur 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Nederland 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Orange 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Bobsher, West Orange 2 wind reports |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Beaumont-Pt Art 1 wind report |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Nederland 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Hollywood 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 Bridge City; 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
- Groves
16 hail days - Port Neches
27 hail days - Orange
14 hail days - Nederland
21 hail days - Port Arthur
14 hail days - Beaumont
23 hail days - Lumberton
15 hail days - Sulphur
28 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 Bridge City.
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