Rhode Island wildfire risk
Providence County has the highest wildfire risk in Rhode Island, scoring 31.7 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | 31.7 | Very Low | 0 |
| 2 | Washington County | 23.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 3 | Kent County | 21.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 4 | Newport County | 13.7 | Very Low | 0 |
| 5 | Bristol County | 3.7 | Very 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.
Wildfire risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in Rhode Island:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest wildfire risk county in Rhode Island?
Providence County, RI has the highest wildfire risk in Rhode Island, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.7 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes wildfire risk in Rhode Island?
Wildfire risk reflects expected annual losses to buildings, population, and agriculture from wildfire, adjusted for social vulnerability and community resilience. High scores cluster in the western US, where dry climate, fuel loads, and seasonal wind patterns combine with rapid suburban development into fire-prone terrain.