West Greenwich, RI (ZIP 02817) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 floods, 14 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for West Greenwich is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $497.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
West Greenwich has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Greenwich was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 15, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02817 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Greenwich, RI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.7M in property damage.
Yes, West Greenwich (ZIP 02817) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02817 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the West Greenwich, RI area (ZIP 02817). 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 →