Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 02885 in Warren, RI. These include 30 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M.
With 30 recorded incidents (61% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (40%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2022.
Warren has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Warren 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.
Warren has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Warren has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Warren has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Warren 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 02885 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Warren, RI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Warren (ZIP 02885) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2022.
Warren has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02885 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 $8.7M in property damage in the Warren, RI area (ZIP 02885). 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 →