Kent County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Kent County, Rhode Island? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 12 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on May 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the strongest winds expected from 3 to 7 pm on Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EDT Tuesday with the strongest winds expected from 3 to 7 pm on Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Kent County, RI?
The most recent recorded event was on May 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Kent County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Kent County recently?
No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Kent County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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