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Hail reports Rhode Island

No hail reports arrived in Rhode Island in the last 24 hours. The state averages about 4 reports a year, and its largest stone on record measured 2.75 inches at Richmond on Jun 30, 1998.

From 2005 through 2025, the Storm Events Database logs about 4 hail reports in Rhode Island a year, across about 2 days.

Largest hailstones on record in Rhode Island

Largest hailstones recorded in Rhode Island since 1996, Storm Events Database
DiameterSizePlaceDate
2.75 inchesBaseballRichmond, Washington CountyJun 30, 1998
2.00 inchesHen eggCumberland Hill, Providence CountyJul 18, 2012
1.75 inchesGolf ballTiverton, Newport CountyJun 22, 1997
1.75 inchesGolf ballWest Warwick, Kent CountyJul 18, 2000
1.75 inchesGolf ballCumberland, Providence CountyAug 10, 2000
1.75 inchesGolf ballJohnston, Providence CountyJul 18, 2006
1.75 inchesGolf ballPawtucket, Providence CountyJun 24, 2008
1.75 inchesGolf ballNorth Kingstown, Washington CountyJun 24, 2008
1.75 inchesGolf ballOak Lawn, Providence CountyJul 23, 2008
1.75 inchesGolf ballPascoag, Providence CountyJul 18, 2012

Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.

Hail reports by month

Average hail reports per month in Rhode Island, 2005 to 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Reports0.00.00.00.20.4120.40.10.00.00.0

Counties in Rhode Island with the most hail reports

Counties in Rhode Island with the most hail reports a year, 2005 to 2025
CountyReports a year
Providence2.0
Washington0.9
Kent0.7
Newport0.4
Bristol0.1

Cities in Rhode Island with hail data

Tracked cities in Rhode Island with average hail reports a year within 25 miles and the largest on record
CityReports a yearLargest since 1996
Providence6.92.75 inches Jun 30, 1998

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