Hail HistoryLekin › Rhode Island › Washington County › Charlestown
Hail history for Charlestown, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charlestown on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Charlestown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Charlestown in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Charlestown meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Charlestown
Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Charlestown
Aug 15, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Westerly State Airport (9 mi from Charlestown)
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Wakefield (6 mi from Charlestown)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Usquepaug (8 mi from Charlestown)
May 25, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Usquepaug (8 mi from Charlestown)
Jul 24, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Richmond (8 mi from Charlestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charlestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF1 | White Rock 9 mi from Charlestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charlestown
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charlestown since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Ashaway 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Westerly 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 68 mph, a measured | Westerly, Charlestown, Haversham 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Narragansett Pier 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Narragansett Pier 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 45 mph, a estimat | Peace Dale 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2018 | 46 mph, a estimat | Canonchet 1 wind report |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 64 mph, a measured | Wakefield 1 wind report |
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 Charlestown; 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.
Cities nearby
- Coventry
13 hail days - Norwich
12 hail days - Warwick
18 hail days - Cranston
26 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - East Providence
20 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Pawtucket
21 hail days
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 Charlestown.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Charlestown's hail history on your website with our widget gratis →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Charlestown with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →