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Hail history for Lincoln, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincoln on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lincoln
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lincoln in the last two years.
Hail days near Lincoln by year
When hail season peaks near Lincoln
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Lincoln
Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (4 mi from Lincoln)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball size hail fell in Smithfield and North Smithfield.Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (7 mi from Lincoln)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (5 mi from Lincoln)
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.Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Attleboro (7 mi from Lincoln)
Jun 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Woonsocket (6 mi from Lincoln)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincoln
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Limerock 1 mi from Lincoln |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Adamsdale 3 mi from Lincoln |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | Pawtucket St Airport 2 mi from Lincoln |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | North Attleboro 6 mi from Lincoln |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | Adamsdale 3 mi from Lincoln |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF1 | North Providence 4 mi from Lincoln |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincoln
110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pawtucket, Esmond, Harbor Jct 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Edgewood 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Smithfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Seekonk, Dodgeville, Hughesdale 7 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | North Attleboro, Plainville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hughesdale, Primrose, South Providence 7 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Mansfield, North Attleboro, Attleboro Falls 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hughesdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Harmony 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Greenville 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 Lincoln; 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
- Providence
22 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - New Bedford
13 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Boston
29 hail days
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 Lincoln.
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