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Hail history for Foster, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Foster on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Foster
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Killingly, Killingly Center, East Brooklyn 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Foster |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Foster by year
When hail season peaks near Foster
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Foster
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Putnam (9 mi from Foster)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scituate (8 mi from Foster)
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.Jun 2, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Killingly Center (5 mi from Foster)
National Weather Service description (English): At 4 PM EDT (3 PM EST), the public reported quarter size hail in East Killingly. Report relayed by the media. At 403 PM EDT, an amateur radio spotter relayed photos of golf ball size hail from East Killingly.May 8, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Putnam (9 mi from Foster)
Jul 3, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Killingly (7 mi from Foster)
National Weather Service description (English): In Sterling, golf ball sized hail was reported which destroyed a gazebo.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Foster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | South Killingly 4 mi from Foster |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF1 | Glocester 4 mi from Foster |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Moosup Vly 8 mi from Foster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Foster
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Foster since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Killingly 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harrisville 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Klondike, Dayville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Killingly Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pomfret Lndg, Attawaugan 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | South Killingly, Chepachet, Mapleville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Brooklyn, Danielson, South Killingly 5 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Danielson, Foster Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Chepachet 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Simmons Corner 1 wind report |
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 Foster; 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 Foster.
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