Hail history for Washington County, Rhode Island
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1995, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 30, 1998
27 reports on 20 days since 1995 · #3 of 5 Rhode Island counties
Hail map · Washington County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Washington County is from August 26, 2024. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from August 26, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 19 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Rhode Island county (0.7 a year) and ranks #3 of 5 Rhode Island counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 19% of all 140 hail reports in Rhode Island.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Rhode Island county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on June 30, 1998 near Richmond, which ties or sets the Rhode Island record.
Reports were down 42% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2015, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 0.9
- Median Rhode Island county 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 13
- Median Rhode Island county 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 4%
- Median Rhode Island county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Richmond | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Kingstown | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Westerly State Arpt | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 W Saunderstown | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 W Usquepaug | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 44%
- 1–2 in 14 52%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 W Usquepaug | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 WSW Westerly State Arpt | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Westerly State Arpt | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 W Saunderstown | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Westerly | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.12 W Usquepaug | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.55 W Wakefield | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE Indian Lake Shrs | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Charlestown | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 SSW Richmond | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 SSW Richmond | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Exeter | 17:14 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 4 | 3 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Westerly | 3 | 2 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Carolina | 1 | 1 | May 25, 2014 |
| Charlestown | 1 | 1 | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Hope Valley | 1 | 1 | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Hopkinton | 1 | 1 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Narragansett Pier | 1 | 1 | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 1 | 1 | Jul 14, 2020 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Rhode Island?
27 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1995. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 5 Rhode Island counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 30, 1998 near Richmond. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 26, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.