Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 02878 in Tiverton, RI. These include 29 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Tiverton is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (34%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Tiverton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Tiverton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2006.
Tiverton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
Tiverton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tiverton was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02878 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tiverton, RI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Tiverton (ZIP 02878) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02878 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Tiverton, RI area (ZIP 02878). 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 →