Hail history for Bristol, Connecticut
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bristol
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 4, 2026
15 reports on 10 days since 1962 · #6 of 14 Connecticut places
Hail map · Bristol
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bristol
The latest hail report in and around Bristol is from July 4, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bristol logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Connecticut town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #6 of 14 Connecticut cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bristol accounts for 9% of the 170 reports filed in Hartford County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Connecticut town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on July 4, 2026 near 0.86 NE Bristol, which ties or sets the Connecticut record.
The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bristol 0.2
- Hartford County 4.8
- Median Connecticut town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bristol 4
- Hartford County 43
- Median Connecticut town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bristol 7%
- Hartford County 2%
- Median Connecticut town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NE Bristol | Hartford | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Bristol | Hartford | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NNE Waterbury | New Haven | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bristol | Hartford | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Forestville | Hartford | 18:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Forestville | Hartford | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Bristol | Hartford | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NE Bristol | Hartford | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Unionville | Hartford | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Hartford | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Hartford | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Bristol | Hartford | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NNE Waterbury | New Haven | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Plymouth | Litchfield | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Hartford | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bristol | Hartford | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Unionville | Hartford | 14:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bristol
- New Britain 13 km · 16
- Waterbury 16 km · 21
- West Hartford 18 km · 19
- Torrington 23 km · 43
- Middletown 28 km · 11
- Manchester 37 km · 15
- New Milford 40 km · 11
- Southwood Acres 43 km · 13
Questions about hail in Bristol
How often does it hail in Bristol, Connecticut?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 14 Connecticut places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bristol?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bristol?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 4, 2026 near 0.86 NE Bristol. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bristol?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bristol had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 4, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.