Hail History

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Hail history for Central Falls, RI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central Falls on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Central Falls

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

Hail days near Central Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Central Falls

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr2May9Jun8JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Central Falls

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rehoboth (8 mi from Central Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime sized hail fell in Rehoboth.

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (6 mi from Central Falls)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (2 mi from Central Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball sized hail damaged several windshields, dented cars and smashed windows in the area surrounding the Pawtucket YMCA. In addition, the amount of hail piled up on the roof of a bank, caused a portion of the roof to collapse. Hail had to be shoveled off the remaining portion of the roof.

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Lawn (9 mi from Central Falls)

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

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Attleboro (7 mi from Central Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
3 mi from Central Falls		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
8 mi from Central Falls		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
3 mi from Central Falls		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
5 mi from Central Falls		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0North Attleboro
6 mi from Central Falls		0.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
4 mi from Central Falls		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
4 mi from Central Falls		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central Falls

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central Falls since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 29, 202558 mph, estimatedOak Lawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedPawtucket, Esmond, Harbor Jct
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedEdgewood, West Barrington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Rehoboth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2024100 mph, estimatedSeekonk, Dodgeville, Hughesdale
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Attleboro, Plainville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedHughesdale, Primrose, South Providence
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Mansfield, North Attleboro, Attleboro Falls
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202358 mph, estimatedHughesdale
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 Central Falls; 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 Central Falls.

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