When was it published?

July 12, 1804 in Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News July 12, 1804

Rhode Island Republican

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Peterfham Storm, Hail Damage, Lightning Thunder, Severe Weather

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

A severe storm featuring lightning, thunder, rain, and hail occurred in Peterham, Massachusetts, on the 18th ult., shattering windows and filling houses with up to 12 inches of hail and water; hail stones remained visible for three days afterward.

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At Peterham (Mass.) on the 18th ult. a very uncommon Storm of lightning, thunder, rain and hail, took place. The day was remarkably warm and sultry: the flashes of lightning were in quick succession, and the thunder very heavy and awful—the rain and hail resembled a solid body of water and ice—all the windows to the north and east were instantly dashed to pieces, and the houses filled with water and hail, which was from four to twelve inches in depth, and for three days after the storm, cartloads of hail stones were to be seen in different places.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Weather Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Peterfham Storm Hail Damage Lightning Thunder Severe Weather

Where did it happen?

Peterfham (Mass.)

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Primary Location

Peterfham (Mass.)

Event Date

18th Ult.

Outcome

windows to the north and east dashed to pieces; houses filled with water and hail four to twelve inches deep; cartloads of hail stones visible for three days after.

Event Details

A very uncommon storm of lightning, thunder, rain, and hail took place on a remarkably warm and sultry day. Flashes of lightning were in quick succession, thunder heavy and awful; rain and hail resembled a solid body of water and ice.