Strong Wind Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index strong wind score
Strong Wind risk — damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest strong wind score at 53.5, with $553K in expected annual strong wind losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Strong Wind
| # | County | Strong Wind Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | Medium | 1.17 / yr | $553K | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 1.20 / yr | $574K | |
| 3 | Newport County | Low | 0.70 / yr | $430K | |
| 4 | Washington County | Low | 1.12 / yr | $393K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.70 / yr | $156K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest strong wind risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Rhode Island at 53.5 (Medium), with $553K in expected annual losses and about 1.17 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant strong wind risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.