Hail History

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Hail history for North Providence, RI

Last hail within 10 milesSep 28, 20210.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Providence on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near North Providence

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

Hail days near North Providence by year

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When hail season peaks near North Providence

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (8).

JanFebMar2Apr2May8Jun8JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Providence

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (8 mi from North Providence)

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 (2 mi from North Providence)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (5 mi from North Providence)

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 (6 mi from North Providence)

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

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scituate (9 mi from North Providence)

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 North Providence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
4 mi from North Providence		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
9 mi from North Providence		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
7 mi from North Providence		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
5 mi from North Providence		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF2Waterman Four Corner
7 mi from North Providence		9.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
8 mi from North Providence		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
1 mi from North Providence		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Providence

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Providence since 2006, on 51 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, Edgewood, West Barrington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedPontiac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2024100 mph, estimatedSeekonk, Dodgeville, Hughesdale
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedSaundersville, Waterman Four Corner, Hughesdale
7 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
Jul 12, 202263 mph, estimatedGreenville
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 North Providence; 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 North Providence.

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