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Thunderstorm Wind in Providence County, Rhode Island

Thunderstorm Wind July 8, 2025 · Providence County, Rhode Island

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$300
Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Burrillville, a tree was down blocking the westbound lane of East Ave.

The wider storm

A mid level shortwave and surface cold front brough a smattering of strong to severe storms to southern New England in the evening and early overnight hours. This resulted in scattered wind damage reports in central/northeast CT, northern RI, and central MA. It also resulted in some flash flooding in southeast MA.

Began near Harrisville (41.9700, -71.6600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1261866. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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