Hail History

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Hail history for Cranston, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cranston on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Cranston ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cranston

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

Hail days near Cranston by year

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When hail season peaks near Cranston

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).

JanFebMar2Apr3May10Jun8Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cranston

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rehoboth (9 mi from Cranston)

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

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (3 mi from Cranston)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (7 mi from Cranston)

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 (2 mi from Cranston)

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

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scituate (10 mi from Cranston)

National Weather Service description (English): At 2:51 PM EST, an amateur radio operator reported one-inch diameter hail in Scituate. At 3 PM EST, 1.75 inch diameter hail fell on Lincoln. At 3:04 PM EST, 1.75 inch diameter hail fell on Cumberland.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cranston

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
9 mi from Cranston		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
8 mi from Cranston		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF2Waterman Four Corner
7 mi from Cranston		9.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
6 mi from Cranston		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF1Barrington
9 mi from Cranston		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cranston

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cranston since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

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, 202564 mph, measuredGreenwood, Warwick, Edgewood
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedArkwright, Pontiac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2024100 mph, estimatedSeekonk, Hughesdale, Esmond
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedSaundersville, Waterman Four Corner, Hughesdale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202358 mph, estimatedHughesdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202263 mph, estimatedGreenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202258 mph, estimatedLimerock
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 Cranston; 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 Cranston.

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