Western Kent storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Kent, Rhode Island between 1950 and 2025.
164
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
3
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Generally 6 to 8 inches of snow fell. Some notable accumulations included 7 inches in West Greenwhich and 8.6 inches in Coventry.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Generally 5 to 7 inches of snow fell. Some accumulations included 5.6 inches in West Greenwich.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches in western Kent County. Some specific amounts included 8.3 inches in West Greenwich and 6.3 inches in West Warwick.
Blizzard Blizzard
The Providence Airport ASOS (KPVD) reported blizzard conditions from 921 AM EST to 158 PM EST and from 210 PM EST to 251 PM EST. Wind gusted 30 to 40 mph. Snowfall ranged from 12 to 19 inches. The highest snowfall report was 19.5 inches in Warwick.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches with the highest amount reported in Coventry.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
In Coventry, multiple trees were reported down throughout the town. Numerous other trees and lines were downed but not reported. Winds were generally gusting to 45 to 55 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were generally gusting to 40 to 50 mph. In Coventry a large tree was down across Hawkney Hill Rd.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds generally were gusting to 50 to 55 mph across western Kent County. At the nearby North Central State Airport, the ASOS (KSFZ) recorded a wind gust to 55 mph at 1256 AM EST on March 2nd and a T.F. Green Airport (KPVD), there was a 49 mph gust on the ASOS at 451 AM EST. At 10…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow in western Kent County ranged from 7.2 inches in West Warwick to 10.0 inches in West Greenwich.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts were generally 7 to 9 inches. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 8.5 inches in West Warwick to 12 inches in Coventry. Winds were gusting to 40 to 45 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Winds were generally gusting to 60 mph. At 251 PM EST, the ASOS at T.F. Green Airport (KPVD) in Warwick recorded a gust to 58 mph and at 324 PM EST, an amateur radio operator reported a gust to 61 mph in North Smithfield. In Coventry at 724 PM EST, a tree was down on Allison Aven…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In Coventry, trees and wires were down on Whaley Hollow Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
In Coventry at 502 PM EDT, the broadcast media reported multiple trees were down in Wood Estates and at 625 PM EDT, a NWS meteorologist reported two large trees uprooted in Coventry.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In Coventry at 1011 PM EST (1111 AM EDT) amateur radio reported a tree down across Maple Valley Rd.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
An amateur radio operator reported a large branch down blocking Phillips Hill Rd in Coventry.
High Wind High Wind
In Coventry at 211 AM EST, amateur radio operators reported a large tree down through the roof of a house on Magnolia Lane. No injuries.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In Coventry at 938 PM EST, large trees were downed on power lines on Flat River Road near the intersection with Hill Farm Road. Also, a tree and a power line were downed on Old North Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In West Greenwhich there was a tree down on Sharp Street.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In West Greenwich there was a tree down on Liberty Hill Rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
From ten to twelve inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
At 2:40 PM EST a tree fell on a house on Wood Cover Drive in Coventry. One person was trapped in the debris.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on numerous reports from amateur radio and Co-op observers, snowfall ranged from 7.0 to 7.5 inches in western Kent County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
From fourteen to sixteen inches of snow fell on Western Kent County. At 11:10 AM EST a tree came down on a house on Old North Road in Coventry.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
From four to six inches of snow fell on Western Kent County. At 8:58 PM EST a tree was down on wires on Town Farm Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
At 702 AM EST in West Greenwich, a multiple vehicle accident occurred on Plain Meeting House Road. As part of the accident, a school bus with two children on board slid into a utility pole. At 714 AM EST in Coventry, two multiple vehicle accidents were reported including on on Vi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
From four to eight inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Twelve to fourteen inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice accumulation of around one-tenth inch was reported from West Greenwich.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and wires were reported down in Coventry. Downed trees were reported on Plainfield Pike, Harkney Hill Road, Hope Furnace Road, and Tillinghast Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began falling off-and-on before daybreak, then heavy snow fell during the morning hours. A trained spotter reported 9.0 inches in Coventry, RI.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Twelve to fourteen inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to ten inches of snow fell on Western Kent County during the day and evening.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between three and four inches of snow fell on Western Kent County.
Drought Drought
On November 1, the U.S. Drought Monitor reduced the western Kent County designation to Moderate Drought (D1) and continued that through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern half of western Kent County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October. The northern half of the area was under a Moderate Drought (D1) designation through October.
Drought Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor expanded the Severe Drought (D2) designation into western Kent County on September 13th. This continued through the month of September.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was downed onto Wickaboxet Drive in West Greenwich. A tree was downed on Route 102.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to seven inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A large branch was downed onto wires on Red Maple Drive in Coventry.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight to nine inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
One to nine inches of snow fell across western Kent County. In addition, heavy snow downed trees on Flat River Road and Page Drive in Coventry.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Seven to eight inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wires were downed at Perry Hill and Hazard Roads.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was downed onto Terrace Avenue in Coventry, blocking the road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Seven to eight inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Almost six inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |