Hail History

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Hail history for Smithfield, 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 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles99

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithfield on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Smithfield

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

Hail days near Smithfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Smithfield

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr3May7Jun6JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Smithfield

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (6 mi from Smithfield)

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 (8 mi from Smithfield)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (10 mi from Smithfield)

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.

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

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.

Jun 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Scituate (9 mi from Smithfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
6 mi from Smithfield		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
9 mi from Smithfield		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF1Glocester
8 mi from Smithfield		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
4 mi from Smithfield		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF2Waterman Four Corner
9 mi from Smithfield		9.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
9 mi from Smithfield		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
6 mi from Smithfield		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithfield

99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Oct 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedMillville, Douglas
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedPawtucket, Esmond, Johnston
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedHarrisville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedChepachet, Mapleville, Hughesdale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 202358 mph, estimatedGlocester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedSaundersville, Waterman Four Corner, Hughesdale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedChepachet
1 wind report		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

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 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.

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 Smithfield.

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