Wildfire Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 5 of 5 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 31.7, with $14K in expected annual wildfire losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $44K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K | |
| 2 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K | |
| 3 | Kent County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest wildfire risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Rhode Island at 31.7 (Very Low), with $14K in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant wildfire risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.