Rhode Island ice storm risk
Providence County has the highest ice storm risk in Rhode Island, scoring 87.3 out of 100 — rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | 87.3 | Relatively High |
| 2 | Washington County | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| 3 | Kent County | 68.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| 4 | Newport County | 30.9 | Relatively Low |
| 5 | Bristol County | 21.7 | Very Low |
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.
Ice Storm risk nationally:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest ice storm risk county in Rhode Island?
Providence County, RI has the highest ice storm risk in Rhode Island, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 87.3 out of 100 (rated "Relatively High").
What causes ice storm risk in Rhode Island?
Ice storm risk covers damaging freezing rain and sleet accumulation, which collapses power lines, trees, and structures. The highest-risk counties cluster in a band from eastern Texas and Arkansas through the Carolinas and New England, where warm Gulf moisture overruns cold arctic air most frequently. Ice storms cause catastrophic and long-lasting power outages. Ice storm and sleet events are reported at forecast-zone level in NOAA Storm Events and are not included in county-level counts.