Rhode Island hurricane risk
Providence County has the highest hurricane risk in Rhode Island, scoring 91.7 out of 100 — rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 2 | Kent County | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 3 | Washington County | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 4 | Newport County | 80.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 5 | Bristol County | 74.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
Hurricane risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in Rhode Island:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest hurricane risk county in Rhode Island?
Providence County, RI has the highest hurricane risk in Rhode Island, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 91.7 out of 100 (rated "Relatively Moderate").
What causes hurricane risk in Rhode Island?
Hurricane risk covers expected annual losses from tropical cyclone winds — storm surge is captured separately under coastal flooding. High scores concentrate along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard from Texas through New England, with Florida's peninsula and barrier islands typically leading national rankings. The NRI score also accounts for population exposure and community resilience.