Hail history · Rhode Island
Rhode Island hail history
Hail days, largest hail and the latest storms for 5 Rhode Island counties, from NOAA storm reports since 2010.
14 hail reports and 143 damaging-wind reports in Rhode Island since 2010; the largest hail was 1.75" (golf ball) in Providence County on Jun 29, 2019. Counties are sorted by the number of days with hail reports.
| County | Hail days since 2010 | Last 5 years | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 5 | 4 | 1.50" | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Kent County | 3 | 2 | 1.25" | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Providence County | 3 | 1 | 1.75" | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Bristol County | 1 | 1 | 1.00" | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Newport County | 1 | 1 | 1.00" | May 8, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports (final Storm Data through Dec 28, 2025; preliminary reports through Oct 9, 2026). Hail 1 inch or larger and damaging wind (58 mph or more, or reported damage). Counts are reports, not damage claims; many storms go unreported. Dates are CST. About the data