Hail Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest hail score at 75.1, with $636K in expected annual hail losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $656K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | Medium | 2.01 / yr | $636K | |
| 2 | Kent County | Very Low | 1.77 / yr | $9K | |
| 3 | Washington County | Very Low | 1.51 / yr | $6K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 1.06 / yr | $3K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 1.06 / yr | $2K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest hail risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Rhode Island at 75.1 (Medium), with $636K in expected annual losses and about 2.01 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant hail risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.