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Hail history for Jamestown, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jamestown on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Jamestown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Jamestown in the last two years.
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Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (7 mi from Jamestown)
May 8, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (4 mi from Jamestown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Kingstown (6 mi from Jamestown)
Aug 7, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Newport Naval Base (5 mi from Jamestown)
Jul 28, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Indian Lake Shrs (5 mi from Jamestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jamestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | La Fayette 8 mi from Jamestown |
| Oct 2, 2019 | EF0 | Quonset Pt Nas 9 mi from Jamestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jamestown
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jamestown since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 25, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | North Kingstown 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, a measured | Tiverton Four Corner 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 63 mph, a estimat | Indian Lake Shrs 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 75 mph, a measured | Jamestown, Slocum 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Narragansett Pier, Newport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newport 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 |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 59 mph, a measured | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 58 mph, a estimat | Saunderstown 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 Jamestown; 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.
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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 Jamestown.
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