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Hail history for Newport, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newport on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Newport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Newport in the last two years.
Hail days near Newport by year
When hail season peaks near Newport
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Newport
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (9 mi from Newport)
May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (7 mi from Newport)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (9 mi from Newport)
Aug 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Newport Naval Base (4 mi from Newport)
Jul 28, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Indian Lake Shrs (8 mi from Newport)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newport
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | EF0 | Quonset Pt Nas 8 mi from Newport |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newport
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newport since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 25, 2020.
| 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 |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Indian Lake Shrs 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Jamestown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Narragansett Pier, Newport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Narragansett Pier 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 45 mph, estimated | Peace Dale 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Saunderstown 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 Newport; 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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11 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 Newport.
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