Riverine Flood Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index riverine flood score
Riverine Flood risk — rivers and streams overflowing their banks after heavy rain or snowmelt — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest riverine flood score at 96.6, with $93M in expected annual riverine flood losses.
1 Rhode Island county is rated High or Very High for riverine flood, and expected annual losses from riverine flood total roughly $153M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Riverine Flood
| # | County | Riverine Flood Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | High | 3.00 / yr | $93M | |
| 2 | Kent County | Medium | 1.39 / yr | $23M | |
| 3 | Washington County | Medium | 0.75 / yr | $22M | |
| 4 | Newport County | Low | 0.46 / yr | $9M | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Low | 0.71 / yr | $6M |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable riverine flood risk. See the national riverine flood ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest riverine flood risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA riverine flood risk score in Rhode Island at 96.6 (High), with $93M in expected annual losses and about 3.00 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant riverine flood risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable riverine flood risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.