Ice Storm Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index ice storm score
Ice Storm risk — freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest ice storm score at 87.3, with $661K in expected annual ice storm losses.
1 Rhode Island county is rated High or Very High for ice storm, and expected annual losses from ice storm total roughly $1M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Ice Storm
| # | County | Ice Storm Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | High | 2.42 / yr | $661K | |
| 2 | Washington County | Medium | 1.41 / yr | $310K | |
| 3 | Kent County | Medium | 1.90 / yr | $233K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Low | 0.24 / yr | $41K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $24K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable ice storm risk. See the national ice storm ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest ice storm risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA ice storm risk score in Rhode Island at 87.3 (High), with $661K in expected annual losses and about 2.42 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant ice storm risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable ice storm risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.