Hail History

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Hail history for Hopkinton, 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 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles23

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopkinton 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 August and May.

Recent hail near Hopkinton

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

Hail days near Hopkinton by year

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When hail season peaks near Hopkinton

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and May (2).

JanFebMar1Apr2MayJun2Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hopkinton

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pawcatuck (9 mi from Hopkinton)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Usquepaug (7 mi from Hopkinton)

May 26, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Stonington (7 mi from Hopkinton)

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

Jul 24, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Richmond (6 mi from Hopkinton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopkinton

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF1Pawcatuck
6 mi from Hopkinton		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 13, 2021EF1White Rock
5 mi from Hopkinton		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 29, 2018EF0Shelton
6 mi from Hopkinton		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopkinton

23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopkinton since 2006, on 16 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)
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Stonington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Stonington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
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 13, 202169 mph, estimatedWequetequock, North Stonington, Arcadia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202068 mph, measuredWesterly, Charlestown, Haversham
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 201846 mph, estimatedCanonchet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201583 mph, measuredCharlestown, Westerly, Hope Vly
3 wind reports		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 Hopkinton; 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 Hopkinton.

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