Pawtucket, RI (ZIP 02860) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Pawtucket has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Pawtucket has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pawtucket was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 23, 2018), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02860 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pawtucket, RI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Pawtucket (ZIP 02860) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Pawtucket has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02860 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Pawtucket, RI area (ZIP 02860). 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 →