Hail History

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Hail history for East Greenwich, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 23, 2008
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Greenwich on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 23, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near East Greenwich

No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Greenwich in the last two years.

Hail days near East Greenwich by year

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When hail season peaks near East Greenwich

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (3).

JanFebMarApr1May3Jun6Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near East Greenwich

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (6 mi from East Greenwich)

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Lawn (8 mi from East Greenwich)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong to golfball size hail fell in Cranston.

Jun 30, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Apponaug (3 mi from East Greenwich)

May 8, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · River Pt (4 mi from East Greenwich)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (6 mi from East Greenwich)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Greenwich

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0La Fayette
7 mi from East Greenwich		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF1Barrington
9 mi from East Greenwich		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Greenwich

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Greenwich since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedNorth Kingstown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202558 mph, estimatedOak Lawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedHarbor Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202564 mph, measuredGreenwood, Warwick, Edgewood
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedCoventry Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedArkwright, Pontiac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedCoventry Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202158 mph, estimatedCoventry Center, East Greenwich, Hoxsie
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202158 mph, estimatedApponaug
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202062 mph, measuredConimicut
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 East Greenwich; 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 East Greenwich.

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