Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Barrington, RI area (ZIP 02806). These include 34 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barrington is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (47%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Barrington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Barrington has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2006.
Barrington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Barrington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barrington was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $26.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $25.6M in damages. Flood on Mar 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02806 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barrington, RI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.4M in property damage.
Yes, Barrington (ZIP 02806) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Barrington has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02806 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $26.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.3M in property damage in the Barrington, RI area (ZIP 02806). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →