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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bristol County, RI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bristol County, RI from September 14, 1972 through July 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bristol County, RI · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bristol County

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barrington, RI
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2013
3:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE West Barrington, RI
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2004
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barrington, RI
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barrington, RI
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 1997
4:23 PM EST
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, RI
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 1997
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Barrington, RI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Bristol County

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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on a vehicle on County Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barrington, RI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2019
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES AND TRANSFORMER KNOCKED DOWN ON COOKE STREET AT UNION STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, RI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES ON HOPE STREET NEAR GOODING AVENUE
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, RI
76 mph
Feb 25, 2016
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, RI
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2016
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN AROUND ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY AND OTHER PARTS OF TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, RI
58 mph
Aug 4, 2015
5:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several police cruisers were damaged by a falling tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 SE West Barrington, RI
46 mph
Jul 28, 2015
4:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was downed on Lindberg Avenue. A large branch was downed onto wires on Linden Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Bristol, RI
46 mph
Jul 28, 2015
3:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three to four inch diameter limbs were downed on Water Street and Columbus Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NW Warren, RI
69 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed along Market Street by thunderstorm winds determined to be associated with a microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Warren, RI
69 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds, including one on Devonshire Drive, another on Opechee Drive, and a couple on the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Large branches also were downed on Middle Highway, Nayatt Road, Plymouth Drive and at Primrose Hill Cemetery near Barrington Town Hall.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Barrington, RI
58 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large branch and wires on Plymouth Drive were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE West Barrington, RI
64 mph
Aug 10, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amateur weather radio operator recorded wind gusts to 65 mph on their home weather station. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Barrington, RI
73 mph
Mar 5, 2008
7:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 72 mph was recorded on a Skywarn spotters home weather station. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Barrington, RI
58 mph
Mar 5, 2008
7:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed, including one that fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Warren, RI
69 mph
Aug 2, 2006
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, RI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Bristol County

2 reports
EF1 category
Jul 23, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Damage Survey Team concluded that an EF-1 Tornado occurred in a portion of Eastern Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. A waterspout occurred just off of Rumstick Point in Barrington, Rhode Island. This waterspout then moved onto land over the southern portion of Warren near the Warren/Bristol line at Hanley Farm Road. It then continued eastward across the Kickemuit River in the Touisset Highlands section of Warren. It then crossed the Cole River and continued into southeastern Massachusetts.||Most of the damage had a rating of EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with wind speeds of 65 to 75 mph. However, there was one small section of Warren in the Laurel Park area that demonstrated EF1 damage. This was located near the intersection of Route 136 and Harris Avenue, including Overhill Road. Wind speeds in that area were estimated at 90 mph. ||The tornado path length was 4.2 miles and for the most part was continuous. It was very narrow with a path width of only 40 yards. The tornado was first observed on land in Rhode Island at 4:05PM EDT. It moved into Massachusetts around 4:09PM EDT.||No injuries were reported. The majority of the damage was to trees, some of which fell onto power lines and houses. There were numerous eyewitness accounts of dark funnels, swirling debris, and intense roaring. A garage door bowed out towards the path of the tornado in one location. A large tree near Harris Avenue was lifted up and thrown 40 feet onto Route 136. At that location, small trailers also had been blown onto Route 136.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 SE Barrington, RI
F0 category
Sep 14, 1972
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, RI
Bristol County · 14,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, RI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Bristol County, RI area census snapshot

People & households
Population50,568
Households19,420
Housing units21,557
Income
Median household income$110,926
$100k+ households45.1%
$150k+ households21.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,483
Attached single-family693
Small multifamily4,613
Large multifamily1,768
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share29.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied14,228
Renter-occupied5,192
Vacant units2,137
Home value & age
Median home value$468,000
Owner homes $300k+86.5%
Owner homes $500k+43.6%
Owner homes $750k+15.2%
Median year built1959
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,398
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bristol County

02806 15
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02885 4
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bristol County have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 21 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Bristol County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bristol County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bristol County is 1.50″. It was reported near West Barrington, RI on June 22, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in Bristol County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Bristol County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Bristol County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Bristol County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Bristol County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Bristol County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bristol County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Bristol County, RI, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bristol County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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