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Hail history for South Kingstown, RI
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.
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Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (9 mi from South Kingstown)
May 8, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (5 mi from South Kingstown)
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Wakefield (2 mi from South Kingstown)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Usquepaug (8 mi from South Kingstown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Kingstown (9 mi from South Kingstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Kingstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | La Fayette 8 mi from South Kingstown |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | North Kingstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 49 mph, a estimat | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 63 mph, a estimat | Indian Lake Shrs, Charlestown 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 69 mph, a estimat | Jamestown, Slocum 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 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 58 mph, a estimat | Saunderstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 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 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.
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18 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 South Kingstown.
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