Hail History

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Hail history for Charlestown, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Aug 15, 2024
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles22

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charlestown on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Charlestown

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

Hail days near Charlestown by year

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When hail season peaks near Charlestown

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).

JanFebMar1Apr1MayJun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Charlestown

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Westerly State Airport (9 mi from Charlestown)

Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (6 mi from Charlestown)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Usquepaug (8 mi from Charlestown)

May 25, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Usquepaug (8 mi from Charlestown)

Jul 24, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Richmond (8 mi from Charlestown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charlestown

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF1White Rock
9 mi from Charlestown		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charlestown

22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charlestown since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAshaway
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWesterly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedHope Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedHope Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202068 mph, measuredWesterly, Charlestown, Haversham
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202058 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201958 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201945 mph, estimatedPeace Dale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 201846 mph, estimatedCanonchet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 25, 201664 mph, measuredWakefield
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 Charlestown; 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 Charlestown.

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