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Hail history for North Smithfield, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Smithfield on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near North Smithfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Smithfield in the last two years.
Hail days near North Smithfield by year
When hail season peaks near North Smithfield
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near North Smithfield
Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (5 mi from North Smithfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball size hail fell in Smithfield and North Smithfield.Jun 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Woonsocket (3 mi from North Smithfield)
May 26, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Pascoag (9 mi from North Smithfield)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Chepachet (7 mi from North Smithfield)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Hamlet (3 mi from North Smithfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Smithfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Limerock 7 mi from North Smithfield |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Adamsdale 9 mi from North Smithfield |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF1 | Glocester 10 mi from North Smithfield |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | Pawtucket St Airport 5 mi from North Smithfield |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | North Attleboro 10 mi from North Smithfield |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | Adamsdale 9 mi from North Smithfield |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF1 | North Providence 8 mi from North Smithfield |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | East Douglas 10 mi from North Smithfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Smithfield
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Smithfield since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Douglas, Millville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Esmond 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harrisville, Tasseltop 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Smithfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chepachet, Mapleville, Primrose 5 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Glocester 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Primrose, North Providence 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Chepachet, Whitins 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Harmony 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 Smithfield; 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 Smithfield.
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