Newport, RI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newport is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Newport County, RI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
Storm events near Newport
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newport itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Newport County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newport along with the rest of the county, not a Newport-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 34.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 17 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 18.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 42 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 80.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 30.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 35.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Newport County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newport, RI at risk of?
Newport is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Newport County, where Newport is located, are hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
What is Newport's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Newport County, where Newport is located, scoring 80.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Newport a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newport carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Newport County.
Has Newport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 24 hail, 132 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newport since 2016.