Hail History

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Hail history for Providence, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
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 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles114

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of 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.

Providence ranks #180 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Providence

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

Hail days near Providence by year

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When hail season peaks near Providence

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (7).

JanFebMar2Apr2May7Jun8Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Providence

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rehoboth (7 mi from Providence)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime sized hail fell in Rehoboth.

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (3 mi from Providence)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (4 mi from 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 (5 mi from Providence)

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

Jun 30, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Apponaug (9 mi from Providence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Providence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
6 mi from Providence		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
6 mi from Providence		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
7 mi from Providence		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
8 mi from Providence		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF2Waterman Four Corner
8 mi from Providence		9.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
8 mi from Providence		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
4 mi from Providence		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF1Barrington
10 mi from Providence		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Providence

114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Providence since 2006, on 53 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, Warwick, Edgewood
4 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
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202358 mph, estimatedHughesdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202263 mph, estimatedGreenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202258 mph, estimatedLimerock
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 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.

Nearby cities

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 Providence.

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