Warwick, RI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Warwick is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kent County, RI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, and earthquake.
Storm events near Warwick
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Warwick's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Warwick 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 Kent County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Warwick along with the rest of the county, not a Warwick-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 75.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 3.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 68.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 41.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kent County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Warwick, RI at risk of?
Warwick is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kent County, where Warwick is located, are hurricane, inland flooding, and earthquake.
What is Warwick's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Kent County, where Warwick is located, scoring 82.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Warwick a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Warwick carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kent County.
Has Warwick had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 38 hail, 183 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Warwick since 2016.