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Hail history for Washington County, RI
19 hail reports in Washington County since 2006 on 13 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008.
Cities in Washington County
- South Kingstown
10 hail days - North Kingstown
11 hail days - Westerly
7 hail days - Narragansett
8 hail days - Wakefield-Peacedale
11 hail days - Charlestown
8 hail days - Hopkinton
8 hail days - Kingston
10 hail days - Exeter
13 hail days - Narragansett Pier
7 hail days
Recent hail in Washington County
No hail was reported in Washington County in the last two years.
Hail days in Washington County by year
When hail season peaks in Washington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Washington County
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Washington County since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | North Kingstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Westerly AP, Ashaway 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Block Is St Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westerly 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Hope Vly, Richmond 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Arcadia 1 wind report |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 62 mph, measured | Watch Hill 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 68 mph, measured | Westerly, Indian Lake Shrs, Charlestown 4 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Slocum 2 wind reports |
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 Washington County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).