Little Compton, RI (ZIP 02837) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 7 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Little Compton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $291K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
Little Compton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Little Compton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Little Compton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 11, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Compton was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02837 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Compton, RI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Little Compton (ZIP 02837) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02837 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Little Compton, RI area (ZIP 02837). 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 →