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Hail history for Bridgeport, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeport on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Oct 20, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Bridgeport
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Bridgeport, Shinnston 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bridgeport |
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
When hail season peaks near Bridgeport
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Bridgeport
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lost Creek (10 mi from Bridgeport)
Oct 20, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lost Creek (9 mi from Bridgeport)
Jul 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Clarksburg (5 mi from Bridgeport)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Clarksburg (4 mi from Bridgeport)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lumberport (8 mi from Bridgeport)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgeport
200 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Mar 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Lumberport 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Nutter Fort, Clarksburg 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Clarksburg, Anmoore, Flemington 4 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Clarksburg, Lumberport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lost Creek, Bridgeport, Lumberport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Bridgeport, Anmoore, Despard 7 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lost Creek, Stonewood, Flemington 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rosemont 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lodgeville 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Romines Mills, Mc Gee, Hepzibah 5 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 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.
Nearby cities
- Clarksburg
30 hail days - Grafton
20 hail days - Fairmont
25 hail days - Buckhannon
19 hail days - Morgantown
29 hail days - Brookhaven
31 hail days - Elkins
12 hail days - Cheat Lake
30 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 Bridgeport.
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