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Hail history for Bristol, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 30, 2019
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristol on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 30, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Bristol

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

Hail days near Bristol by year

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When hail season peaks near Bristol

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr1May3Jun6Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bristol

Jun 30, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Apponaug (8 mi from Bristol)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Kent (10 mi from Bristol)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Kent (10 mi from Bristol)

Jul 18, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Seekonk (10 mi from Bristol)

Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · West Barrington (5 mi from Bristol)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristol

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
9 mi from Bristol		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2019EF0Quonset Pt Nas
6 mi from Bristol		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF1Barrington
3 mi from Bristol		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF0South Swansea
3 mi from Bristol		1.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristol

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristol since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202564 mph, measuredGreenwood, Somerset, Fall River
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFall River
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202158 mph, measuredHoxsie, Tiverton Four Corner
2 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
Jul 14, 202058 mph, estimatedGreenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201958 mph, estimatedBristol
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201945 mph, estimatedApponaug
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 201858 mph, estimatedGreenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 23, 201860 mph, estimatedHortonville
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 Bristol; 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 Bristol.

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