Coastal Flood Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index coastal flood score
Coastal Flood risk — seawater inundation from storm surge, high tides, and rising sea levels — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Washington County carries the state's highest coastal flood score at 76.2, with $2M in expected annual coastal flood losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for coastal flood, and expected annual losses from coastal flood total roughly $5M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Coastal Flood
| # | County | Coastal Flood Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County | Medium | 3.69 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Bristol County | Medium | 3.76 / yr | $1M | |
| 3 | Newport County | Medium | 3.70 / yr | $754K | |
| 4 | Kent County | Low | 3.76 / yr | $533K | |
| 5 | Providence County | Low | 3.76 / yr | $305K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable coastal flood risk. See the national coastal flood ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest coastal flood risk?
Washington County has the highest FEMA coastal flood risk score in Rhode Island at 76.2 (Medium), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 3.69 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant coastal flood risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable coastal flood risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.