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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Providence County, RI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Providence County, RI from June 19, 1957 through November 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
197
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Providence County, RI · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Providence County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In Foster... quarter sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Foster, RI
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burrillville, RI
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2020
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: Woonsocket, RI
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2019
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO
NWS Hail Report Location: Cranston, RI
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2019
8:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cumberland, RI
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, RI
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2019
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scituate, RI
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2015
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell on East Killingly Road in Foster.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Foster, RI
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2012
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chepachet, RI
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mohegan, RI
2.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
2:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Cumberland Hill, RI
1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to golfball size hail fell in Smithfield and North Smithfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Spragueville, RI
1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pascoag, RI
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pascoag, RI
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Johnston, 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 Providence County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 4, 2025
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on plainfield pike at intersection with trimtown rd in scituate. relayed by amateur radio. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Scituate, RI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2025
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cranston, RI
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Providence... a tree was down on Wallace St. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Johnston, RI
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Providence... a tree was down on Prairie Ave. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Providence, RI
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In North Providence... a tree was down on wires on Randall Rd. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W North Providence, RI
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Pawtucket... a tree was down on a house. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pawtucket, RI
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the roadway in the westbound lane of East Avenue in Burrillville. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Harrisville, RI
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: dozens of trees down across the city... including 2 dozen in Roger Williams Park. Utility pole also downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Providence, RI
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on MacArthur and Eisenhower drive in Smithfield RI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Smithfield, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and high tension wires downed near the intersection of Woodhaven at Scarborough Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Pawtucket, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Treed downed blocked one lane on Pleasant Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE East Providence, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down on Lonsdale Ave. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Central Falls, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed. Some on homes... but no injuries reported. Most concentrated damage roughly 1/4 to 1/2 mile east of Mendon Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cumberland, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed on Great Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lincoln, RI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed... which knocked down a chimney. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Central Falls, 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 Providence County

10 reports
UNK category
Jun 27, 2024
3:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of around 100 mph affected Lincoln and Cumberland... RI and North Attleborough... MA. Many large trees were downed or uprooted... some falling onto structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Lincoln, RI
UNK category
Aug 18, 2023
12:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a video of a tornado crossing I-295 on the Smithfield and Johnston town line. Time estimated to be 8:45 AM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW North Providence, RI
UNK category
Aug 18, 2023
12:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** EF-2. The tornado first touched down near Byron Randall Road in Scituate which is where the most severe damage occurred. There were hundreds of large trees either uprooted or snapped at their bases. One home sustained damage to its roof... the top of its chimney was blown off... windows were blown in... and an exterior door was dislodged from its framing. The tornado then tracked into Johnston where it crossed I-295 and lifted a vehicle into the air before dropping it back onto the highway... injuring the driver. The tornado moved across Bridle Way and Carriage Way where a number of trees were snapped or uprooted... some of which fell onto homes or vehicles. Some homes also lost some shingles from their roofs. A metal Stop sign pole was bent in half and the sign was blown away. The tornado then caused damage in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery where a number of large trees were either snapped or uprooted. Finally... the tornado crossed into North Providence. A number of trees were
NWS Tornado Report Location: Scituate, RI
UNK category
Oct 23, 2018
7:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO AFFECTED NORTH PROVIDENCE (EF0 DAMAGE) AND LINCOLN (EF1 DAMAGE) FROM 331-334 PM EDT. THE TORNADO BEGAN ON MEADOW VIEW BLVD. IN NORTH PROVIDENCE WITH WIND SPEEDS UP TO 70 MPH. THE MAJORITY OF THE DAMAGE WAS IN LINCOLN ON ANGELL ROAD AND RIATA DRIVE. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED AND SHINGLES WERE BLOWN OFF SEVERAL HOUSES. HIGHEST WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 90-100 MPH IN LINCOLN. PATH LENGTH 1.5 MILES. PATH WIDTH 250 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Providence, RI
F0 category
Aug 16, 2000
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief weak tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: Foster, RI
F0 category
Sep 23, 1989
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, RI
F1 category
Aug 8, 1986
9:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, RI
F2 category
Aug 7, 1986
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, RI
F1 category
Aug 7, 1986
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, RI
F1 category
Aug 26, 1985
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Providence County, RI
Providence County · 124,193 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

Providence County, RI area census snapshot

People & households
Population658,977
Households256,505
Housing units277,117
Income
Median household income$78,204
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households18.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached124,193
Attached single-family10,356
Small multifamily100,667
Large multifamily40,637
Mobile homes1,251
Housing mix
Single-family share44.8%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share51.0%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied145,239
Renter-occupied111,266
Vacant units20,612
Home value & age
Median home value$339,100
Owner homes $300k+61.3%
Owner homes $500k+16.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.6%
Median year built1956
Older-home share75.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars227,997
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 60 hail, 197 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Providence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Providence County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Providence County is 2.00″. It was reported near .51 E Cumberland Hill, RI on July 18, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in Providence 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 Providence County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Providence 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 Providence County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Providence 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 Providence County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Providence 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 Providence County, RI, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Providence 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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