Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the East Greenwich, RI area (ZIP 02818). These include 27 floods, 14 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (33%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
East Greenwich has experienced 2 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.
East Greenwich has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Greenwich was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $26.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 18, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02818 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Greenwich, RI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.3M in property damage.
Yes, East Greenwich (ZIP 02818) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
East Greenwich has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02818 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 $28.1M in property damage in the East Greenwich, RI area (ZIP 02818). 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 →