Hail History

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Hail history for South Kingstown, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 24, 2008
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles22

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Kingstown on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near South Kingstown

No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Kingstown in the last two years.

Hail days near South Kingstown by year

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When hail season peaks near South Kingstown

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (2).

JanFebMarApr2May1Jun5Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Kingstown

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (9 mi from South Kingstown)

May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (5 mi from South Kingstown)

Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (2 mi from South Kingstown)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Usquepaug (8 mi from South Kingstown)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (9 mi from South Kingstown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Kingstown

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0La Fayette
8 mi from South Kingstown
1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Kingstown

22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Kingstown since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedNorth Kingstown
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedHope Vly
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202249 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202063 mph, estimatedIndian Lake Shrs, Charlestown
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202069 mph, estimatedJamestown, Slocum
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202058 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201958 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201945 mph, estimatedPeace Dale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201658 mph, estimatedSaunderstown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 201658 mph, estimatedSaunderstown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near South Kingstown; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of South Kingstown.

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