Hail History

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Hail history for Johnston, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2019
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles121

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnston on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Johnston

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

Hail days near Johnston by year

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When hail season peaks near Johnston

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

JanFebMar2Apr3May9Jun8Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Johnston

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (2 mi from Johnston)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (8 mi from Johnston)

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 (4 mi from Johnston)

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

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spragueville (5 mi from Johnston)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball size hail fell in Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scituate (6 mi from Johnston)

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 Johnston

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
7 mi from Johnston		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
10 mi from Johnston		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF1Glocester
9 mi from Johnston		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
7 mi from Johnston		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF2Waterman Four Corner
4 mi from Johnston		9.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
4 mi from Johnston		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnston

121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnston 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
3 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, Mapleville, Hughesdale
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 202358 mph, estimatedGlocester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedCoventry Airport, Saundersville, Waterman Four Corner
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202358 mph, estimatedHughesdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedHarmony
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 Johnston; 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 Johnston.

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