Hail in Providence County, Rhode Island
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Providence County on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 5 in Rhode Island.
The largest radar estimate was 4.1 inches on August 27, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was July 3, 2025. 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2021 | 4.1 in |
| May 15, 2021 | 3.55 in |
| June 5, 2022 | 1.6 in |
| June 2, 2023 | 1.55 in |
| July 3, 2025 | 1.3 in |
| August 6, 2021 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 10 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
- Kent County: 5 days
- Washington County: 1 days
- Bristol County: 0 days
- Newport County: 0 days