Rhode Island Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (RI) | HomeRiskMap

Rhode Island is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Rhode Island are winter storms, flooding, hurricanes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Rhode Island is coordinated by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Rhode Island

Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Rhode Island. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Flooding Rhode Island has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Hurricanes Rhode Island has a moderate risk of hurricanes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms Rhode Island has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Rhode Island. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Rhode Island. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Tornadoes Rhode Island faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Wildfires Rhode Island faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Rhode Island faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Landslides Rhode Island faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low