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Hail history for Bridgewater, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgewater on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Bridgewater
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Harrisonburg 2 hail reports · closest 6 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 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Bridgewater
Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sidney (9 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail occurred with a severe thunderstorm just southwest of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport.Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Weyers Cave (8 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golfballs occurred near Weyers Cave.Aug 25, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dale Enterprise (5 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): A Cooperative Observer reported golf ball size hail in Dale Enterprise, VA.May 25, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cross Keys (8 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inch in diameter) was reported.May 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisonburg (8 mi from Bridgewater)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the Park View area of the City of Harrisonburg.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgewater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Pleasant Vly 6 mi from Bridgewater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgewater
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Harrisonburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow, Harrisonburg 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgewater 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgewater, Clover Hill, Moscow 11 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Staunton Airport, Moscow, Harrisonburg 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Harrisonburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow, Harrisonburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow, Staunton Airport, Bridgewater 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rutherford 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Sangerville 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 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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26 hail days - Charlottesville
22 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 Bridgewater.
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