ZIP code 02888, covering Warwick, RI, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (42%) 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 $54.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Warwick 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.
Warwick has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2008.
Warwick has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Warwick was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $26.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $25.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02888 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Warwick, RI, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.5M in property damage.
Yes, Warwick (ZIP 02888) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Warwick has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02888 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $26.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.6M in property damage in the Warwick, RI area (ZIP 02888). 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 →