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Hail history for North Kingstown, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Kingstown on 11 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 North Kingstown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Kingstown in the last two years.
Hail days near North Kingstown by year
When hail season peaks near North Kingstown
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near North Kingstown
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (2 mi from North Kingstown)
May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (4 mi from North Kingstown)
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (9 mi from North Kingstown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (1 mi from North Kingstown)
May 25, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Usquepaug (9 mi from North Kingstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Kingstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | La Fayette 1 mi from North Kingstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Kingstown
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Kingstown since 2006, on 20 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 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | East Greenwich 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Indian Lake Shrs 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Jamestown, Slocum 4 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 |
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 North Kingstown; 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 North Kingstown.
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