Natural Disaster Risk in Providence County
Rhode Island
7.2out of 10
Risk Summary for Providence County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Extreme Heat Coastal Flooding Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Extreme Heat 9.8
Hurricane 9.4
Coastal Flooding 9.4
Cold Wave 9.2
Earthquake 9.1
Lightning 9.0
Ice Storm 8.9
Tornado 8.1
Hail 7.8
Landslide 7.8
Strong Wind 5.9
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Winter Weather 4.5
Avalanche 4.5
Drought 4.3
Wildfire 4.0
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Providence County 7.2
Rhode Island avg. 5.4
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Providence County
Pawtucket7.2/10Providence7.2/10Woonsocket7.2/10Cranston7.2/10Cumberland7.2/10Johnston7.2/10Central Falls7.2/10East Providence7.2/10Lincoln7.2/10Riverside7.2/10North Providence7.2/10Smithfield7.2/10North Smithfield7.2/10Rumford7.2/10North Scituate7.2/10Chepachet7.2/10Greenville7.2/10Pascoag7.2/10Harrisville7.2/10Foster7.2/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.