Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 02838 in Manville, RI. These include 10 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Manville is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Manville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Manville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Manville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manville was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $23.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 7, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02838 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manville, RI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, Manville (ZIP 02838) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Manville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02838 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $23.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24M in property damage in the Manville, RI area (ZIP 02838). 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 →