Natural Disaster Risk in Manville

Natural Hazard Profile: Manville, Rhode Island

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Providence County, Manville is a town of roughly 3,740 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Rhode Island — marked by cold winters with coastal influence and warm summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Manville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Manville's composite natural disaster risk at 7.2 out of 10 — high risk. Extreme heat is the top natural hazard concern, with summer temperatures regularly reaching dangerous thresholds that pose serious health risks, particularly for elderly and outdoor workers. Residents should also account for coastal flood and hurricane risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Manville's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably above the 5.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by heat and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across Providence County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Manville's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.