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Washington County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Washington County, Rhode Island? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 13, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Washington County, Rhode Island showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Washington County, Rhode Island. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Washington County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Washington County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Aug 13, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 13, 2026 wind event near North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 13, 2026 wind event (Unknown) near North Kingstown. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Washington County, Rhode Island
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“In North Kingstown... a tree was blown down. Report relayed via amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · North Kingstown

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Washington County, Rhode Island
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“In Watch Hill... reports of multiple boats run aground. Relayed via Amateur Radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Westerly AP

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Monday, May 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Strongest of the winds will be Monday night. WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Thursday, December 4, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Sunday, November 2, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, November 2, 2025 storm activity in Washington County, Rhode Island
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A tree downed near midnight court. relayed by amateur radio. time estimated by radar. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNE Kingston

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Washington County, RI?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 13, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Washington County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Washington County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Washington County.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Washington County?

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