Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 02825 in Foster, RI. These include 14 blizzards, 13 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Foster is blizzards, with 14 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Foster has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Foster has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 Foster was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 18, 2023), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02825 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Foster, RI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $497.5K in property damage.
Yes, Foster (ZIP 02825) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Foster has 4 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 $270.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02825 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Foster, RI area (ZIP 02825). 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 →