Hail history for Bridgeport, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeport since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bridgeport
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 23, 1999
15 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #31 of 72 West Virginia 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 July 21, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on July 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bridgeport logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bridgeport accounts for 18% of the 82 reports filed in Harrison County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median West Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 23, 1999 near Bridgeport.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bridgeport 0.5
- Harrison County 2.8
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bridgeport 9
- Harrison County 35
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bridgeport 0%
- Harrison County 2%
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 21, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bridgeport | Harrison | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Rosemont | Taylor | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 19:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 60%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.45 SSW Mc Alpin | Harrison | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Rosemont | Taylor | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Bridgeport | Harrison | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SE Shinnston | Harrison | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 WNW Lodgeville | Harrison | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Bridgeport | Harrison | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Rosemont | Taylor | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Harrison | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Meadland | Taylor | 18:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bridgeport
- Clarksburg 11 km · 19
- Lost Creek 18 km · 11
- Grafton 20 km · 23
- Fairmont 21 km · 20
- Philippi 24 km · 17
- Jane Lew 26 km · 14
- Weston 35 km · 20
- Buckhannon 35 km · 12
Questions about hail in Bridgeport
How often does it hail in Bridgeport, West Virginia?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bridgeport since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bridgeport?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bridgeport?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 23, 1999 near Bridgeport. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bridgeport?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2026 (0.75 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?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 21, 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.