Hail History

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Hail history for Woonsocket, 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 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles99

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Woonsocket 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 June.

Woonsocket ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Woonsocket

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

Hail days near Woonsocket by year

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When hail season peaks near Woonsocket

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarApr2May4Jun6Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Woonsocket

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (4 mi from Woonsocket)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball size hail fell in Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (8 mi from Woonsocket)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Attleboro (10 mi from Woonsocket)

Jun 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Woonsocket (1 mi from Woonsocket)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Chepachet (10 mi from Woonsocket)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Woonsocket

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Limerock
8 mi from Woonsocket		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Adamsdale
9 mi from Woonsocket		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0Pawtucket St Airport
6 mi from Woonsocket		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 13, 2023EF0North Attleboro
8 mi from Woonsocket		0.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
8 mi from Woonsocket		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1North Providence
10 mi from Woonsocket		1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Woonsocket

99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Woonsocket since 2006, on 52 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, estimatedEsmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedHarrisville, Tasseltop
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWhite City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedMapleville, Primrose, Esmond
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Attleboro, Plainville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedPrimrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedChepachet, North Attleboro, Whitins
3 wind reports		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 Woonsocket; 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 Woonsocket.

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