Heat Wave Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index heat wave score
Heat Wave risk — prolonged periods of extreme heat that threaten health and infrastructure — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest heat wave score at 97.2, with $9M in expected annual heat wave losses.
1 Rhode Island county is rated High or Very High for heat wave, and expected annual losses from heat wave total roughly $10M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Heat Wave
| # | County | Heat Wave Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | High | 6.04 / yr | $9M | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 5.51 / yr | $870K | |
| 3 | Washington County | Low | 3.38 / yr | $419K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 2.61 / yr | $208K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 3.44 / yr | $161K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable heat wave risk. See the national heat wave ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest heat wave risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA heat wave risk score in Rhode Island at 97.2 (High), with $9M in expected annual losses and about 6.04 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant heat wave risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable heat wave risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.