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Hail history for Middletown, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middletown on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Middletown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Middletown in the last two years.
Hail days near Middletown by year
When hail season peaks near Middletown
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Middletown
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (8 mi from Middletown)
May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (9 mi from Middletown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (8 mi from Middletown)
Aug 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Newport Naval Base (0 mi from Middletown)
Aug 2, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Tiverton (6 mi from Middletown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middletown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | La Fayette 10 mi from Middletown |
| Oct 2, 2019 | EF0 | Quonset Pt Nas 4 mi from Middletown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middletown
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middletown since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | North Kingstown 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Tiverton Four Corner, Little Compton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Jamestown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Saunderstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Quidnessett, Saunderstown, Bristol 3 wind reports |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 76 mph, measured | Bristol, North Tiverton 2 wind reports |
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 Middletown; 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 Middletown.
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