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Rhode Island · 5 counties
Hail history in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 140 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 70 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) in Washington County on June 30, 1998.
When it hails in Rhode Island
All recorded Rhode Island events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Rhode Island county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 63 | 31 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Kent County | 31 | 16 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Washington County | 27 | 15 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Newport County | 13 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Bristol County | 6 | 3 | 1.5″ | 2024 |
Questions about hail in Rhode Island
How often does it hail in Rhode Island?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 140 hail events for Rhode Island since 1950, 70 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 5.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Rhode Island?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded in Washington County on June 30, 1998. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Rhode Island?
Recorded events peak in July. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Rhode Island?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Rhode Island event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.