Cold Wave Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index cold wave score
Cold Wave risk — prolonged spells of dangerously low temperatures — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest cold wave score at 90.6, with $7M in expected annual cold wave losses.
1 Rhode Island county is rated High or Very High for cold wave, and expected annual losses from cold wave total roughly $8M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Cold Wave
| # | County | Cold Wave Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | High | 1.29 / yr | $7M | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 1.03 / yr | $721K | |
| 3 | Washington County | Low | 0.72 / yr | $425K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 0.73 / yr | $243K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.83 / yr | $164K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable cold wave risk. See the national cold wave ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest cold wave risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA cold wave risk score in Rhode Island at 90.6 (High), with $7M in expected annual losses and about 1.29 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant cold wave risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable cold wave risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.