Natural Hazard Risk in Rhode Island
5 counties — Overall risk: Very High
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Counties
5
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Population
1,096,840
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Overall Risk
56.6
Very High
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Wildfire Risk
18.7
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Overview
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Hurricane
82.1
Very High🌊
Riverine Flooding
68.4
Very High🏔️
Earthquake
68.1
Very High⚡
Lightning
66.5
Very High🏖️
Coastal Flooding
63.9
Very High❄️
Ice Storm
55.9
Very High🌡️
Heat Wave
54.5
Very High⛄
Winter Weather
37.3
Very High🥶
Cold Wave
37.2
Very High💨
Strong Wind
36.1
Very HighHighest Risk Counties in Rhode Island
All 5 Counties in Rhode Island
| County | Risk Score | Rating | Top Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 93.7 | ||
| Kent | 69.4 | ||
| Washington | 64.0 | ||
| Newport | 36.4 | ||
| Bristol | 19.4 |