Hail history for Bridgeton, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bridgeton
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Feb 16, 2006
45 reports on 32 days since 1974 · #55 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Bridgeton
- 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 Bridgeton
The latest hail report in and around Bridgeton is from April 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bridgeton logged 23 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bridgeton accounts for 7% of the 660 reports filed in St. Louis County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Missouri town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on February 16, 2006 near Bridgeton.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bridgeton 1.1
- St. Louis County 16.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bridgeton 14
- St. Louis County 108
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bridgeton 13%
- St. Louis County 8%
- Median Missouri town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | Bridgeton | St. Louis | $10K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | St. Louis | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | St. Louis | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 1989 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | St. Louis | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 ESE Hazelwood | St. Louis | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 38%
- 1–2 in 22 49%
- 2 in + 6 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Natural Bridge Jct | St. Louis | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Natural Bridge Jct | St. Louis | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 NW Hazelwood | St. Louis | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | (Stl)lambert Fld St | St. Louis | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 ESE Hazelwood | St. Louis | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeton | St. Louis | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 ESE Bridgeton | St. Louis | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bridgeton | St. Louis | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | (Stl)lambert Fld St | St. Louis | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 W (Stl)lambert Fld St | St. Louis | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Hazelwood | St. Louis | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Hazelwood | St. Louis | 20:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bridgeton
- Hazelwood 3 km · 16
- Florissant 8 km · 37
- Maryland Heights 8 km · 21
- St. Charles 9 km · 59
- Overland 10 km · 13
- Creve Coeur 13 km · 26
- University City 14 km · 13
- St. Peters 16 km · 76
Questions about hail in Bridgeton
How often does it hail in Bridgeton, Missouri?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bridgeton?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bridgeton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on February 16, 2006 near Bridgeton. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bridgeton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bridgeton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.