Hail History

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Hail history for Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 24, 2008
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles24

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale 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 August.

Recent hail near Wakefield-Peacedale

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale in the last two years.

Hail days near Wakefield-Peacedale by year

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When hail season peaks near Wakefield-Peacedale

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (2).

JanFebMarApr2May2Jun5Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wakefield-Peacedale

Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (9 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale)

May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (5 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale)

Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (3 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Usquepaug (9 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (9 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0La Fayette
8 mi from Wakefield-Peacedale		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wakefield-Peacedale

24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedNorth Kingstown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202249 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202063 mph, estimatedIndian Lake Shrs, Charlestown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202075 mph, measuredJamestown, Slocum
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202058 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier, Newport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 201958 mph, estimatedNewport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201958 mph, estimatedNarragansett Pier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201945 mph, estimatedPeace Dale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201658 mph, estimatedSaunderstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 201658 mph, estimatedSaunderstown
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 Wakefield-Peacedale; 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 Wakefield-Peacedale.

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