Hail History

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Hail history for Bridgeport, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 4, 2008
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 4, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Bridgeport

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 10, 20260.75 in
penny		Bridgeport Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Paradise, Chico, Bridgeport
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20262.75 in
baseball		Bridgeport Muni Airport, Cottondale, Balsora
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Bridgeport Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Cottondale
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Decatur Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20252.75 in
baseball		Bridgeport Muni Airport
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Bridgeport
1 hail report · closest near the center of Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bridgeport
1 hail report · closest near the center of Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20251 in
quarter		Paradise
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bridgeport		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Bridgeport by year

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When hail season peaks near Bridgeport

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and May (13).

1Jan1Feb10Mar18Apr13May4Jun2JulAug1Sep5Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bridgeport

Apr 4, 2008 · 4.25 in · Decatur (10 mi from Bridgeport)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball-size hail was reported at the Sherriff's Office. Windows of houses and cars were broken by the hail.

Apr 9, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bridgeport (4 mi from Bridgeport)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-size hail was reported near Balsora.

Mar 9, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Decatur Muni Airport (9 mi from Bridgeport)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotters reported the hail increased again to a diameter of 2.75 to 3 inches at the U.S. 287 rest stop northwest of Decatur.

Nov 5, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Decatur (9 mi from Bridgeport)

National Weather Service description (English): The Decatur Police Department reported baseball sized hail, which produced damage to several of their police vehicles.

May 17, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bridgeport Muni Airport (8 mi from Bridgeport)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported just south of Runaway Bay.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgeport

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2026EF0Cottondale
9 mi from Bridgeport		1.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 25, 2026EF2Bridgeport Muni Airport
8 mi from Bridgeport		1.4 mi long, 650 yd wide
Mar 4, 2025EF1Cottondale
7 mi from Bridgeport		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 13, 2022EF2Paradise
8 mi from Bridgeport		9.7 mi long, 370 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Paradise
9 mi from Bridgeport		6.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 18, 2020EF0Lake Bridgeport
9 mi from Bridgeport		4.0 mi long, 575 yd wide
May 19, 2015EF0Balsora
10 mi from Bridgeport		2.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 19, 2015EF1Bridgeport Muni Airport
6 mi from Bridgeport		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2015EF1Balsora
7 mi from Bridgeport		2.5 mi long, 110 yd wide
May 7, 2015EF0Lake Bridgeport
8 mi from Bridgeport		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF0Cottondale
7 mi from Bridgeport		1.8 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgeport

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 21, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 28, 202681 mph, estimatedCottondale, Lake Bridgeport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 202669 mph, estimatedChico, Decatur, Paradise
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202564 mph, measuredDecatur Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202570 mph, estimatedBridgeport, Paradise
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202555 mph, estimatedBridgeport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202581 mph, estimatedDecatur, Lake Bridgeport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202358 mph, estimatedDecatur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202371 mph, measuredDecatur, Cottondale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202260 mph, estimatedParadise, Decatur
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202260 mph, estimatedLake Bridgeport
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.

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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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