HailEvidence → Bristol, CT → 2026-07-04
Did it hail in Bristol, CT on July 4, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Bristol, CT on July 4, 2026, with hail up to 3.00" (tea cup size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Bristol on 2026-07-04
Distances are from the Bristol city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 10.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 23:50 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.1 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:55 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:59 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:40 UTC | Bristol, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:59 UTC | 1 W Plainville, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:49 UTC | Terryville, Litchfield | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:49 UTC | Burlington, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:07 UTC | Southington, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:40 UTC | Southington, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 00:07 UTC | New Britain, Hartford | SPC · preliminary |
0.1 mi, hail: “In Bristol... 3 inch hail was reported. (BOX)”
0.1 mi, hail: “In Bristol... golf ball sized hail fell. (BOX)”
0.1 mi, wind: “In Bristol... power lines were reported down and on fire. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
0.1 mi, wind: “In Bristol... multiple power lines down across town. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”
1.8 mi, hail: “In Plainville... Half Dollar sized hail fell. (BOX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-06