Hail history for Bridgeport, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeport since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bridgeport
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 24, 1964
43 reports on 38 days since 1956 · #189 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Bridgeport
- 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 Bridgeport
The latest hail report in and around Bridgeport is from April 28, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bridgeport logged 16 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #189 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bridgeport accounts for 9% of the 475 reports filed in Wise County.
14% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 24, 1964.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bridgeport 0.8
- Wise County 11.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bridgeport 15
- Wise County 89
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bridgeport 14%
- Wise County 11%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1964 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Wise | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 3.00 inteacup | 5 S Bridgeport | Wise | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1963 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wise | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bridgeport | Wise | $50K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Wise | — | 03:45 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 12 28%
- 1–2 in 25 58%
- 2 in + 6 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.7 SE Bridgeport | Wise | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE Bridgeport | Wise | — | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Bridgeport | Wise | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE Bridgeport | Wise | — | 03:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 SE Bridgeport | Wise | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Bridgeport | Wise | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.74 ESE Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $5K | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Bridgeport | Wise | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Bridgeport | Wise | — | 06:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Bridgeport | Wise | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNE Bridgeport | Wise | — | 03:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Bridgeport | Wise | — | 06:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bridgeport
- Paradise 10 km · 30
- Runaway Bay 10 km · 25
- Chico 10 km · 19
- Decatur 17 km · 76
- Alvord 18 km · 35
- Boyd 24 km · 32
- Sunset 26 km · 37
- Springtown 28 km · 53
Questions about hail in Bridgeport
How often does it hail in Bridgeport, Texas?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeport since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #189 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bridgeport?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bridgeport?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 24, 1964. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bridgeport?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Bridgeport had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.