Hail in Kent County, Rhode Island
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Kent County on 5 days since October 2020. That is more than 7% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 5 in Rhode Island.
The largest radar estimate was 3.55 inches on May 15, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 26, 2024. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2021 | 3.55 in |
| August 27, 2021 | 2.1 in |
| August 26, 2024 | 1.8 in |
| June 5, 2022 | 1.6 in |
| August 26, 2021 | 1.1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 hail reports since October 2020, and 1 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Rhode Island
- Providence County: 9 days
- Washington County: 1 days
- Bristol County: 0 days
- Newport County: 0 days