Landslide Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index landslide score
Landslide risk — downhill movement of rock, soil, and debris on unstable slopes — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest landslide score at 74.7, with $8K in expected annual landslide losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for landslide, and expected annual losses from landslide total roughly $10K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Landslide
| # | County | Landslide Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | Low | 0.31 / yr | $8K | |
| 2 | Kent County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $830 | |
| 3 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $746 | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $32 | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7 |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable landslide risk. See the national landslide ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest landslide risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA landslide risk score in Rhode Island at 74.7 (Low), with $8K in expected annual losses and about 0.31 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant landslide risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable landslide risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.